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Basil Pork

Basil Pork

Ground pork stir-fried with garlic, chili, and fresh basil in a savory blend of soy sauce and fish sauce. Served hot and fragrant, this dish is bold, aromatic, and best paired with steamed rice and a fried egg on top.

⏱ Prep: 5 min ⏱ Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large b. ground pork
  • 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp birds eye chili (minced)
  • 1 tsp granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup Thai basil (leaves removed from the stem)
  • 1.5 cup bell pepper (sliced)
  • 2.5 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Heat the cooking oil in a wok. Once the oil gets hot, add the garlic and chili.Stir and cook until the garlic turns medium brown.

  2. Add the ground pork. Stir-fry for 2 to 5 minutes or until the pork turns light brown.

  3. Pour-in the soy sauce and fish sauce. Continue to stir-fry.

  4. Add the sugar, holy basil, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3 to 6 minutes.

  5. Arrange in a plate with rice and fried egg.

  6. Serve. share and enjoy!