VEGETARIAN THAI CURRY FRIED RICE

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This Thai curry fried rice includes red curry paste, coconut, ginger, and lemongrass all of which come to together to create a nice explosion of flavor. Although this recipe is vegetarian option it is common to can add chicken, shrimp, or pork to make this a complete balanced meal.

Provided by CookingWithShelia

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
¾ cup water
¾ cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium shallot, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 stalk lemon grass, chopped
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
2 large eggs
½ (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
2 tablespoons coconut milk
6 leaves Thai basil, chopped

Steps:

Rinse rice a few times under cold running water until water runs clear.
Bring rice, water, and coconut water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat oil in a wok or large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add red bell pepper, ginger, and lemongrass. Allow to cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add curry paste and mix until well combined. Add cooked rice and mix well. Move rice mixture to one side of the wok and crack eggs into the wok. Cook and stir eggs until set and scrambled, about 3 minutes. Mix scrambled egg with rice mixture. Add frozen vegetables and mix well. Stir in coconut milk.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with Thai basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 144.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g