Spicy Fried Rice With Shrimp

Spicy fried rice is even better than Thai fried rice.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 4  teaspoons fresh jalapeno chilies, minced and seeded
• 3  cups  jasmine rice, cooked & cold
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons  asian fish sauce
• 1 1⁄4 cups baby shrimp, shelled and cooked
• 1  cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1  cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
• 1  teaspoon  toasted sesame oil

Directions

1. In a wok over medium-high heat, pour the olive oil and add the onions, garlic, and chilies and stir-fry for 4 minutes.
2. Add the rice, soy sauce, sugar, and fish sauce and reduce the heat to medium. Stir-fry for 4 minutes, until the ingredients are well coated.
3. Lastly add the shrimp, sesame oil, basil, and cilantro for another 3 minutes.