Description
Fragrant and full of bold flavour, this Thai basil stir fry contains Eat Curious Mince for a satisfying texture. Stir-fried with garlic, shallots, chilli, and crisp vegetables, it’s coated in a savoury-sweet soy sauce. Served over fluffy jasmine rice, it’s a vibrant, comforting take on a Thai-inspired classic.

THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN CREATED BY EAT CURIOUS DEVELOPMENT CHEF LIAM
Chef Liam is a skilled culinary problem-solver who transforms complex school food standards into practical, scalable recipes that are both compliant and crowd-pleasing. With a sharp eye on budget, nutrition, and taste, he crafts flavourful, cost-effective meals that accommodate dietary restrictions, portion requirements, and the realities of limited kitchen resources. By innovating with seasonal ingredients and balancing every penny with every nutrient, Chef Liam ensures students receive meals that are satisfying, wholesome, and consistently well-executed.
Ingredients
200g Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince
600ml water
300g mixed peppers
50g garlic puree
30g lemon juice
100g basil
300g green beans
100g light soy sauce
50g vegetable oil
20g red chilli peppers
100g shallots
30g brown sugar
800g jasmine rice
2l water
Instructions
- Hydrate Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince using 1 part Mince: 3 parts cold water (or stock): For this recipe, add 200g Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince to a gastronorm tray or food-grade container. Add 600ml water and stir well to fully submerge. We recommend adding gravy browning to the rehydration liquid to help colour the mince. Cover and leave to hydrate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Overnight hydration (chilled) is recommended for best yield and texture. Drain any excess liquid before using.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Heat oil in wok, add garlic and chilies, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add rehydrated Eat Curious mince, stir for 2 minutes.
- Add shallots, peppers, and green beans, stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Stir in basil leaves, cook until wilted.
- Serve over jasmine rice.
Notes
Impact per serving: 0.59kg CO2e & 823l water.
This recipe uses 73.2% less CO2 than a 100% meat recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Nutritional Values per 100g
- Calories: 90kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g