Fragrant Basil Pesto Fried Rice
A Special Meal at Home! Surprisingly Delicious Basil Pesto Fried Rice Recipe
Today, I unexpectedly ended up having lunch alone. It wasn’t planned, but I’ve decided to enjoy some quiet time and cook for myself. My parents had to step out for a bit, and I’ve been busy with household chores in the meantime – doing laundry, tidying up, and cleaning the rooms. Even domestic work takes time! When I eat alone, I usually make fried rice, and today was no exception. So, what kind of fried rice did I make today? It’s Basil Pesto Fried Rice! Basil Pesto Fried Rice, you might ask? It might sound a bit unfamiliar, but this is actually my first time making it too! Are you curious about the taste? Let me tell you how to make this delicious and fragrant Basil Pesto Fried Rice right away.
Ingredients- 1 bowl of warm cooked rice
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Approx. 10cm segment of green onion (scallion)
- 3 strips of bacon
- 100g peeled shrimp
- 50g sweet corn kernels
- 1 Tbsp basil pesto
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thinly slice the garlic. Slicing them about 0.3cm thick will help release their flavor more effectively.
Step 2
Trim and wash the green onion, then chop it finely into about 0.3cm pieces. You can use both the white and green parts.
Step 3
Cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces, about 2cm long. This ensures even cooking and a pleasant texture.
Step 4
Heat a pan over medium-low heat, add the cooking oil (2 Tbsp), and sauté the sliced garlic and chopped green onion. Cook until a gentle aroma is released from the garlic and green onion. This step is crucial for building flavor.
Step 5
Once you can smell the fragrant garlic and green onion, add the chopped bacon, shrimp, and sweet corn kernels to the pan. Stir-fry everything together until the ingredients are well combined and begin to cook.
Step 6
When the bacon is golden brown and the shrimp turn pink, turn off the heat temporarily. Add the warm rice (1 bowl) and basil pesto (1 Tbsp) to the pan. Gently stir and mix everything together using the residual heat. This allows the basil pesto to evenly coat the rice grains without clumping.
Step 7
All ingredients are now well incorporated and the fried rice has a glossy finish – your delicious Basil Pesto Fried Rice is complete! Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic dish.
