Minced Pork with Holy Basil
A quick, aromatic Thai-style stir-fry with ground pork, fresh holy basil, and chilies, served over steamed rice. This weeknight-friendly dish comes together in minutes and packs a savory, spicy punch.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 cups holy basil leaves
- 4 Thai chilies
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Pound or finely chop the 4 garlic cloves and 4 Thai chilies together into a rough paste.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic-chili paste and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add 1 lb ground pork and break it up with a spatula. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pork is no longer pink and starts to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Cook for 1 minute, letting the sauce coat the pork.
- 5
Turn off the heat and fold in 2 cups holy basil leaves until they just wilt, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce or sugar if you like. Add more chilies for extra heat.
Tools you’ll need
- Wok or large skillet
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring spoons
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