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Thai basil fried rice

From the video “Spicy Thai Chilli & Basil Fried Rice - Marion's Kitchen” by Marion Grasby. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Marion Grasby. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Hot
Total time
~45 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$6.29*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$8.71* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
16

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain gluten, shellfish, soy, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$12.57*for the batch in the video
~$6.29*per serving

You save about ~$8.71* per serving (58% less*) than ordering it out — ~$17.43* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario rice dish, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

12 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario rice dish at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 76% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving417 kcal · 21% of 2,000
Fat8.5 g11%
Saturated fat0.8 g4%
Sodium965 mg42%
Carbohydrate61 g22%
Fiber3.5 g13%
Total sugars8.3 gno daily value
Added sugars2.5 g5%
Protein25 g50%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+12 of 20
  • Saturated fat−2 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−2 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 15 of 15 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for bird's eye chilli, garlic, holy basil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce and 8 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mortar and pestle
  • spoon
  • bowl
  • carbon steel wok
  • wooden spatula
  • vegetable peeler

What the video didn’t say

  • exact quantities of ingredients
  • exact cooking times
  • heat levels
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Thai basil fried rice

What makes Marion Grasby's Thai basil fried rice recipe and technique special?

Marion Grasby's take on Thai basil fried rice focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Rice must be dry and spread out to avoid clumping and ensure even frying. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Thai basil fried rice at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Thai basil fried rice recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Thai basil fried rice ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Thai basil fried rice can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Marion Grasby's Thai basil fried rice?

This recipe utilizes approximately 16 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Thai basil fried rice?

The official cooking video by Marion Grasby is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.