Thai Basil Fried Rice with Cashews

 Source: https://www.cookwithmanali.com/instant-pot-thai-basil-fried-rice

Serves 8-12!

• 2.5 cups jasmine rice 
• sesame oil for frying
• 6 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground ginger 
• 1 cup cashews, halved (more if not adding tofu)
• 2 cups yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 medium green chilies, thinly sliced (Anaheim or similar)
• 6 TB soy sauce
• Sriracha, black pepper & salt to taste
• 1.5 cups thai basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• optional: 1 block tofu (14 oz, diced small) plus extra soy sauce

• Cook rice according to package directions.
• If adding tofu: in large skillet or wok, heat some oil and cook tofu until browned & slightly crispy. Stir in a little soy sauce and remove from wok.
• Add more oil to wok and then saute the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Add cashews and cook for 1 minute.
• Then add red pepper and green chilies. Cook until softened.
• Stir in cooked rice, optional tofu, soy sauce, Sriracha, pepper & salt. Cook until heated through. Stir in basil & cilantro and serve.