Thai Mince with Fragrant Rice

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Thai Mince with Fragrant Rice recipe. Featuring tender ground pork or chicken infused with a harmonious blend of garlic, red chili, soy sauce, and fish sauce, this dish delivers a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors. The addition of fresh lime juice and fragrant basil leaves gives it a refreshing, authentic Thai twist that will tantalize your taste buds. Paired with perfectly steamed jasmine rice, known for its aromatic and fluffy texture, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for busy nights. Garnish with scallions and serve with crisp cucumber slices for a complete and satisfying meal. Discover the simplicity of authentic Thai cooking with this irresistible, crowd-pleasing dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Jasmine rice
• 1.5 cups Water
• 500 grams Ground pork or chicken
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Red chili, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 10 Fresh basil leaves
• 2 Scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 Cucumber, sliced (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of jasmine rice with 1.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red chili, cooking for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground pork or chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5-7 minutes or until no pink remains.

Step 4

Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring well to coat the meat in the sauce.

Step 5

Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice and fresh basil leaves, allowing the basil to wilt slightly.

Step 6

Serve the Thai mince over the prepared jasmine rice, garnished with sliced scallions. Add cucumber slices on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1738 grams (1738.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1994

Total Fat 119.10g	153%
Saturated Fat 34.90g	175%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 360mg	120%
Sodium 4577mg	199%
Total Carbohydrate 100.80g	37%
Dietary Fiber 20.40g	73%
Total Sugars 8.90g
Protein 137.00g	274%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 882mg	68%
Iron 25mg	136%
Potassium 4214mg	90%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 19.9%