Minced Pork with Holy Basil

Step 1

Pound or finely chop the 4 garlic cloves and 4 Thai chilies together into a rough paste.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce or sugar if you like. Add more chilies for extra heat.