Thai Basil Pork
Experience the bold and aromatic flavors of Thailand with this quick and irresistible Thai Basil Pork recipe. Featuring tender ground pork infused with the vibrant tastes of garlic, spicy chilies, and a perfect blend of soy, fish, and oyster sauces, this stir-fry offers the quintessential balance of sweet, salty, and savory. Fresh Thai basil leaves add an alluring herbal note, while a squeeze of lime brightens the dish, making every bite burst with zesty goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights, especially when paired with fragrant jasmine rice. Perfect for fans of spicy food and authentic Asian cuisine, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground pork
- 50 grams fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 pieces red chili peppers
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 piece lime
- 4 servings jasmine rice, cooked
Instructions
Finely mince the garlic cloves and slice the red chili peppers thinly. Adjust the number of chilies to your preferred spice level.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sliced chili peppers to the skillet, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Increase the heat to high and add the ground pork to the skillet. Stir-fry for approximately 5 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and no longer pink.
Mix in the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir well to combine the seasonings with the pork.
Pour in the water and allow the mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
Turn off the heat and add the fresh Thai basil leaves, stirring to wilt and mix them into the pork.
Squeeze the juice of one lime over the stir-fried pork and give it a final stir.
Serve the Thai basil pork hot over a bed of cooked jasmine rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.2 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.7 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 3170 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.0 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 154.0 g | 308% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 856 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
