Spicy Pork with Basil
A quick, fiery Thai-style stir-fry with minced pork, fresh basil, and chilies, served over rice. Ready in 20 minutes for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mince the 4 garlic cloves and 4 red chili peppers together until coarse. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 2
Add the garlic-chili mixture and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the 1 lb minced pork and spread it out; let it sear without stirring for 1 minute.
Step 3
Stir-fry the pork, breaking it up, until it is no longer pink and starts to brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add the 3 tbsp soy sauce and stir to coat.
Step 4
Turn off the heat and stir in the 1 cup basil leaves until they wilt. Serve immediately over the 2 cups cooked rice.
Step 5
Optional: add a pinch of sugar or a splash of fish sauce for extra depth.
Tools you’ll need
- Wok or large skillet
- Knife and cutting board
- Spatula
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