A simple recipe for making Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry

Here’s a simple recipe for making Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry (ผัดกระเพราหมูสับ)

Ingredients:

  • 200 grams ground pork
  • 2 cups holy basil leaves (or Thai basil leaves)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3-5 bird’s eye chilies, chopped (adjust according to your spice preference)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Steamed jasmine rice for serving

Instructions:

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and chopped bird’s eye chilies to the pan. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground pork to the pan. Break it apart and cook until it’s no longer pink.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked pork. Stir well to combine.
  6. Add holy basil leaves to the pan. Stir-fry until the basil leaves are wilted and well combined with the pork. This should only take a minute or two.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If you prefer it spicier or saltier, you can add more chilies or fish sauce.
  8. Once everything is well combined and the basil is wilted, remove the pan from heat.
  9. Serve the basil pork stir-fry over steamed jasmine rice.

Enjoy your delicious Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry! Adjust the spice level and seasonings to suit your taste preferences.

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