Sweet Corn and Thai Basil Fried Rice
A quick, aromatic fried rice with fresh corn, Thai basil, and a hint of chili for a Southeast Asian twist. This Asian recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Jasmine rice, Sweet corn, Eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Jasmine rice
- 1 cup Sweet corn
- 2 Eggs
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Thai basil
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1/4 tsp Chili flakes
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 Green onions
Woks that get real sear at home → Best Woks for 2026: Carbon Steel, Nonstick & Flat-Bottom Picks + Buying Guide
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 2 beaten eggs and scramble until set, then push to the side of the skillet.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup thawed sweet corn and 2 cups cooled jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1/4 tsp chili flakes, and 1/4 cup chopped Thai basil, then toss to combine.
- Step 5: Drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil and sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions, then cook for 1 minute more until fragrant and evenly mixed.
