Ingredients for Thai Basil Pork
- Ground Pork
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- Garlic Cloves
- Red Chilies
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce, plus more to taste
- Brown Sugar
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How to Make Thai Basil Pork
- In a mortar and pestle, pound 4 cloves garlic and 2-3 Thai chilies with 1/2 teaspoon of salt into a smooth paste.
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons of canola oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic-chili paste and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly browned (about 1 minute).
- Add 1 pound of pork (or 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces) to the pan. Break up any large pieces of pork and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes for pork, 8-10 minutes for chicken.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cook for another minute, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add 1 cup of fresh Thai basil leaves and stir gently to combine. Cook for 30 seconds until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional fish sauce and/or sugar as needed. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
114 g
Sugar
45g
Fat
87g
Carbs
6g
