Thai Style Basil Rice – Thai Food Recipes

Wonderfully aromatic, this delicious rice is a wonderful addition to your dinner!

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• 2 tbsp of butter
• 2 shallots, minced
• ½ cup chopped basil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tsp of chicken bouillon powder or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• ¼ tsp of red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp of unsweetened flaked coconut

Directions:

In a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter and oil together over medium heat

Add the shallots and chopped basil and cook until shallots are slightly soft, about 5 minutes; add garlic and green onion and sauté another 2 to three minutes

Add the uncooked rice and stir to coat well; sauté for 3 minutes while stirring

Mix together the water and chicken bouillon and stir until dissolved; add bouillon liquid to rice in saucepan and bring to a boil

If using, stir in red pepper and coconut flakes

Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is to preferred texture

Serve immediately

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