FOR LEMON GRASS RICE: 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup water 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 / 4 cup fresh lemongrass, chopped
SERVES: 4
PREP TIME: 5 mins COOK TIME: 15 mins
FOR THAI BASIL BEEF 2 large carrots, cut into matchsticks
4 baby bells peppers, sliced 1 hot red peppers, sliced 2 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 / 2 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons sesame oil Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated 1 pound lean ground beef( may use ground chicken or pork too) pinch of black pepper 1 / 3 cup + 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce, divided 1 / 3 cup sweet thai chili sauce 2 cups fresh basil leaves, sliced or chopped, plus extra for serving Toasted sesame seeds + chopped roasted peanuts, for serving