Ingredients
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
7 cloves garlic, sliced
3 Thai bird or Holland chilies, de-seeded if desired, and thinly sliced
1 pound (450g) ground pork
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
⅓ cup chicken broth or water
About 1½ cups packed holy basil leaves
Instructions
1-First, prepare all ingredients by slicing shallots, garlic, and chilies, then measure out sauces for quick access.
2-Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat, then add sliced shallots and garlic, frying for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
3-Add the sliced chilies and cook for another minute to build the spice level.
4-Increase the heat to high, add 1 pound of ground pork, and break it into small pieces, letting it crisp up for even cooking.
5-Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; cook for one more minute to blend the flavors.
6-Pour in ⅓ cup chicken broth or water to deglaze the pan, which helps lift all the tasty bits.
7-Finally, add about 1½ cups packed holy basil leaves and stir-fry until they wilt, then serve over jasmine rice with a fried egg on top if you like.
Last Step:
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🌿 Holy basil has a distinct licorice-like flavor that’s essential for authentic taste – if unavailable, Thai basil or cinnamon basil work best, not regular sweet basil
🔥 Keep the heat on high when cooking the pork to get those crispy edges that add texture and authentic street-food flavor
🍳 Don’t skip the fried egg on top – the runny yolk mixing with the savory sauce creates the perfect finishing touch for this Thai classic
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Not Suitable
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stir-fry over rice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 75
