Spicy Basil Fried Rice with Scallops: A Deliciously Flavorful Recipe with Plump, Non-Drying Scallops
Transform frozen scallops into a premium dish with this dry-fried basil rice with scallops recipe. The aroma is wonderful, and the recipe includes tips for blanching the scallops to keep them sweet, plump, and not soggy.
Scallop Basil Fried Rice, a basil-based dish, a one-dish meal, a recipe.
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Raise your hand if you love basil fried rice! This dish is practically a national dish for Thais. Its spicy, fragrant basil flavor, served with hot rice, is incredibly satisfying. Importantly, this one-dish meal can be made with a wide variety of ingredients, including pork, chicken, shrimp, seafood, or even tofu. Today, it's scallops' turn! The recipe we'll share is Scallop Basil Fried Rice with Scallops, courtesy of "Tiew Sabai Sabai," a member of Pantip.com, who shared tips for keeping the scallops plump, sweet, and non-drying. It's not difficult! If you have frozen scallops stocked in your freezer, give this recipe a try.
Spicy Basil Fried Rice with Scallops: A flavorful recipe with sweet and succulent scallops.
Ingredients for Spicy Basil Fried Rice with Scallops:
Spicy Basil Fried Rice with Scallops, a basil-based dish, a one-dish meal, a recipe.
Image from: Khun Tiew Sabai Sabai, a member of Pantip.com
Scallops
Garlic
Dried chilies
Cooked rice
Fresh basil leaves
Fish sauce
Oyster sauce
Soy sauce
A little sugar
How to Make Spicy Basil Fried Rice with Scallops:
Spicy Basil Fried Rice with Scallops, a basil-based dish, a one-dish meal, a recipe.
Image from: Khun Tiew Sabai Sabai, a member of Pantip.com
Spicy Basil Fried Rice with Scallops, a basil-based dish, a one-dish meal, a recipe.
Image from: Khun Tiew Sabai Sabai, a member of Pantip.com
1. Roughly pound the chilies and garlic. Don't pound them too finely, as they will be stir-fried in the pan later. The coarseness will help release the aroma and prevent burning.
2. Heat a pan over high heat. Add a little oil. Once the oil is hot, add the pounded chilies and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. This step is very important because the aroma from stir-frying the ingredients will instantly make the fried rice more delicious.
Scallop and Basil Fried Rice (Pad Krapow) - A Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Stir-fry) One-Dish Meal Recipe
Image from: Khun Tiew Sabai Sabai, a member of Pantip.com
Scallop and Basil Fried Rice (Pad Krapow) - A Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Stir-fry) One-Dish Meal Recipe
Image from: Khun Tiew Sabai Sabai, a member of Pantip.com
3. Add the prepared scallops to the pan and stir-fry with the ingredients. Don't stir-fry for too long, as the scallops will become tough. Stir-fry until the scallops are cooked.
4. Season with fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a little sugar. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Scallop and Basil Fried Rice (Pad Krapow) - A Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Stir-fry) One-Dish Meal Recipe
Image from: Khun Tiew Sabai Sabai, a member of Pantip.com
Scallop and Basil Fried Rice (Pad Krapow) - A Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Stir-fry) One-Dish Meal Recipe
Image from: Khun Tiew Sabai Sabai, a member of Pantip.com
5. Add the chilled cooked rice to the pan. Stir-fry the rice with all the ingredients over high heat in a hot pan. This will ensure the rice grains are beautifully fluffy.
Scallop and Dried Chili Basil Fried Rice: A Basil-based Dish, One-Dish Meal, Recipe
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6. Add fresh basil leaves, stir-fry until the leaves wilt, then immediately turn off the heat. Transfer to a plate, squeeze a little lime juice for added freshness, and serve.
Secret to Sweet and Firm Scallops That Don't Release Water
This is the key to making this basil fried rice different from others.
Prepare the scallops correctly: Before frying, blanch the scallops in boiling water for only about 10 seconds (quickly immerse in hot water), then immediately immerse them in cold water. This technique helps dry the scallop meat, preventing it from releasing water into the pan. This would make the fried rice soggy and the scallops would shrink too much when fried twice.
Dry thoroughly: After immersing in cold water, use paper towels or a clean cloth to pat the scallops as dry as possible. The drier they are, the crispier and more fragrant the fried rice will be.
Chilled Rice: The rice used for frying should be chilled overnight or cooked with slightly less water than usual. When fried, the rice grains will be separate and beautiful, not mushy or sticky.
High Heat, Hot Pan: Good fried rice requires high heat and a very hot pan. If the pan isn't hot enough, the rice will become soggy instead of fluffy and fragrant. Remember to always wait for the oil to heat up before adding the ingredients.
Scallop and Dried Chili Basil Fried Rice is another easy and delicious dish that utilizes ingredients from the refrigerator, surprisingly with a premium taste. The aroma of dried chilies, the pungent basil, and the sweet, succulent scallops complement each other perfectly. If you're looking for a spicy one-dish meal, try this recipe; you're sure to love it!
