Thai Basil Fried Rice

1.25 cups jasmine rice, 260 grams
1.25 cups water, 300 ml
1.5 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
3-4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 inch ginger, chopped
1/3 cup cashews, whole & raw
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1-2 green chilies, sliced
2-2.5 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
3/4 cup thai basil, 1/2 cup chopped and 1/4 cup whole
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Cook rice.

Saute, oil and then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until garlic, ginger starts changing color. Add cashews and cook for 1 minute.

Then add onion, red pepper and green chili. Cook for 2 minutes.

Then push veggies to side and add soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce and sriracha. Mix to combine everything together.

Add the cooked rice. Mix well and add black pepper and salt and toss to combine.

Take off the stove. Add 1/2 cup chopped basil and chopped cilantro. Mix well until the leaves wilt.

Finally add in 1/4 cup whole Thai basil leaves (not chopped).