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Thai Basil Stir-Fry

Thai Basil Stir-Fry

Discover how to make a delicious Thai Basil Stir-Fry that combines bold flavors and aromatic spices for a quick and satisfying meal your family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g pork mince 50% meat, 50% fat
  • 2 cups Thai basil leaves or more if you love basil
  • 4-5 cloves garlic
  • 1 red chili or bird’s eye chili, depending on your spice tolerance
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce add more for a darker color
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
  • to taste white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 per serving fried egg optional

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mortar and pestle Optional

Method
 

  1. Crush garlic, chili, and salt into a coarse paste using a mortar and pestle or finely chop them.
  2. Gather all ingredients near the stove for quick cooking.
  3. Heat a wok over high heat and add cooking oil until shimmering.
  4. Toss in the garlic-chili paste and stir constantly to avoid burning.
  5. Add the pork mince, breaking it up with a spatula and stirring until it loses its pink hue.
  6. Mix in fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and palm sugar; adjust with water if the mixture looks dry.
  7. Toss in Thai basil leaves and turn off the heat, mixing everything well before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added brightness, drizzle lime juice over the dish before serving.
Serve with steamed jasmine rice and a fried egg for extra indulgence.
Store leftovers in an airtight container, refrigerating within two hours. Consume within three days.
Use fresh Thai basil for the best flavor; dried basil will not yield the same results.
Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of chili used. Start with less and increase as desired.
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