Thai Pork Basil Stir Fry
A vibrant stir-fry with tender pork, fragrant basil, and a savory-spicy sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes for an authentic Thai weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 12 oz pork tenderloin
- 2 whole Thai bird's eye chili
- 4 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole shallot, sliced
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked
Instructions
- 1
Slice pork tenderloin against the grain into 0.25-inch thick pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mince garlic, slice shallot, and finely chop Thai chilies. Whisk together fish sauce, soy sauce, and palm sugar in a small bowl.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a 12-inch wok or skillet over high heat until smoking. Add pork in a single layer and sear 2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Add garlic, shallot, and chili; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Return pork to the wok, pour in sauce, and toss constantly for 1-2 minutes until the pork is coated and cooked through.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in fresh Thai basil until just wilted, about 30 seconds.
- 7
Serve immediately over jasmine rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch wok or stir-fry pan
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- wooden spoon or spatula
- paper towels
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