15-minute Thai Basil Pork Stir-fry

27g protein · 15 min · 434 kcal

15-minute Thai Basil Pork Stir-fry

Thai basil pork is a classic Thai street food recipe made with minced pork, basil and chili. So simple and delicious, especially with an egg on top. This is a restaurant quality meal - and it can be ready and on the table in only 15 minutes!

15 min2 servings434 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet thick Indonesian soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 5.5 ounces fresh green beans (chopped into small lengths (1 to 2 inches))
  • 3 small red chillis (de-seeded and chopped finely (Use up to 6 chilis depending on desired spice level!))
  • 4 garlic cloves (crushed or chopped finely)
  • 7 ounces minced pork (or chicken, turkey, beef!)
  • 1/2 bunch fresh basil (Holy basil is great, but if you can't find it use regular basil (or Thai Basil if you like).)
  • plain rice ((I like jasmine rice, or coconut) Use a microwavable pouch to save time.)
  • 2 fried eggs (Optional but recommended!)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix together sauce ingredients.: Mix together the fish sauce, soy sauce, kecap manis, oyster sauce and water in a bowl or jug and set aside.

  2. 2

    Stir-fry green beans, then add chilis and garlic.: Heat up a large drizzle of oil in a wok or stir-fry pan. Then stir-fry the green beans for a few minutes on a medium high heat. Add the chopped chilis and garlic and stir-fry for a couple more minutes. At this point, also start frying the eggs (if using).

  3. 3

    Stir-fry pork.: Add the pork and break up with a wooden spoon. Stir-fry until cooked (an additional few minutes).

  4. 4

    Pour in sauce.: Pour in the sauce, stir well, then let bubble for a minute or two more.

  5. 5

    Stir in basil and serve.: Stir in the basil until wilted, then serve with the rice (and a fried egg, if desired).

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