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Basil Pork Stir Fry

Easy Basil Pork Stir-Fry (Thai Cuisine–Inspired)

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Easy Basil Pork Stir-Fry is a quick, spicy, and flavorful dish inspired by Thailand’s classic Pad Krapao.Made with ground pork, garlic, chili, and fresh basil, it’s a simple home-style recipe that captures all the excitement of Thai street food — right in your kitchen.Serve it over rice with a crispy fried egg for the perfect balance of heat, aroma, and comfort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 3 people
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 wok

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or avocado
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Thai or red chili peppers sliced (adjust to taste)
  • 1 shallot finely sliced
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves Thai or regular

Optional Topping:

  • 1 egg per serving
  • Steamed jasmine rice

Instructions
 

  • Gather Ingredients: Prepare all ingredients ahead for a smooth and easy cooking process.
    Ingredients for Basil Pork Stir Fry
  • Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves — this is your flavorful base.
    Make the sauce for Basil Pork Stir Fry
  • Stir-Fry the Aromatics: Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and chili, and stir for about 15 seconds until fragrant. Add the shallots and cook another 30 seconds to soften.
    Stir-Fry the Aromatics for Basil Pork Stir Fry
  • Cook the Pork: Add ground pork and break it apart as you go. Stir and flip until it’s browned and caramelized — about 4 to 5 minutes.
    Cook the Pork for Basil Pork Stir Fry
  • Add the Sauce: Pour in the sauce and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the pork evenly.
    Add the sauce for Easy Basil Pork Stir Fry
  • Add the Basil: Turn the heat down. Toss in the basil leaves and stir just until wilted and fragrant. Remove from heat.
    Add the basil for Easy Basil Pork Stir Fry
  • Fry the Egg: In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Crack in an egg and let it fry until the edges turn crispy and golden, with a soft, runny yolk.
    Fry an Egg for Basil Pork Stir Fry
  • Serve: Scoop a bowl of hot jasmine rice, top with generous spoonfuls of basil pork, and crown it with that crispy fried egg. Break the yolk and let it run into the sauce — pure comfort on a plate.
    Serve Basil Pork Stir Fry

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Notes

  • Go easy on the garlic and chili: Stir-fry them for just 10–15 seconds until fragrant. Overcooking will make them bitter.
  • Use ground pork with a little fat: Avoid extra-lean pork. About 15–20% fat gives a juicier, more flavorful stir-fry.
  • Keep the stir-fry moving: Once the pork hits the wok, stir and flip constantly to coat every piece in garlic and chili. Those caramelized bits at the bottom add amazing flavor.
  • Add basil at the end: Turn off or lower the heat before tossing in the basil leaves. Stir gently — this keeps them bright, fragrant, and fresh.
  • Fry the egg in hot oil: Wait until the oil is shimmering before cracking the egg. Spoon some hot oil over the edges for crispy whites and a runny yolk.
  • Serve right away: Enjoy immediately while the basil is still fragrant and the sauce clings to the pork. Serve with hot jasmine rice for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal
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