Chili-Basil Rice Recipe
Rice so often plays second fiddle to other ingredients on the plate. It’s an afterthought, a vehicle for adding sustenance to a dish, to sop other other developed flavors. Truly, though, does it have to be this way? No! There is no reason for us to toss a cup of white rice into a pot of boiling water with nary a thought. Even if it is still the side dish, why don’t we go ahead and spice that rice up? Let’s! Thai chili peppers are ideal here, along with ribbons of fresh basil and ginger as well. If you have tough time finding Thai peppers, consider the wonderful serrano pepper, though you can choose a pepper to suit your preferred heat preferences. When the rice is nicely tender, stir in the fresh basil along with lime juice. Top it all off with peanuts that have been lightly toasted in a dry pan. Boom! Done!
Serving Ideas for Chili-Basil Rice
I love this for a simple yet highly flavorful side dish. Goes great with fish or chicken. Yes! Here are a few recipe ideas on the site you may want to try.
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Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
