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Aromatic Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice

Name: Aromatic Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g ground pork; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large onion, sliced thinly; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 red chili peppers, chopped; 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves; 2 cups jasmine rice; 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar

Enjoy this traditional Thai dish, combining aromatic herbs and spices to create a savory and comforting meal, perfect for any occasion.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 27, 2025

Aromatic Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pork

For the Vegetables

For the Rice

For the Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 758 kcal
Protein: 34.25 g
Carbs: 80.75 g
Fat: 31 g
Fiber: 2.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3031 kcal
Protein: 137 g
Carbs: 323 g
Fat: 124 g
Fiber: 9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g ground pork	1360	100	0	108	0
3 tablespoons soy sauce	30	3	3	0	0
1 tablespoon fish sauce	10	2	1	0	0
2 teaspoons oyster sauce	10	0	2	0	0
1 tablespoon vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 large onion, sliced thinly	50	1	11	0	3
2 cloves garlic, minced	10	0	2	0	0
2 red chili peppers, chopped	10	0	2	0	1
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves	5	1	1	0	1
2 cups jasmine rice	1360	24	292	2	4
4 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons soy sauce	40	4	4	0	0
1 tablespoon fish sauce	10	2	1	0	0
1 teaspoon sugar	16	0	4	0	0

All values are estimates and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Pork

1
Combine Pork and Sauces
In a bowl, combine ground pork with soy sauce and fish sauce.
2
Marinate the Pork
Marinate for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors infuse.

Cooking the Rice

1
Rinse Rice
Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2
Boil Rice
Combine rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer Rice
Cover, reduce to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Do not lift the lid while cooking rice to ensure it's fluffy. 💡 Pro Tip: For extra fragrance, add a pandan leaf when cooking the rice.

How to Make Aromatic Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Stir-Frying the Pork
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, then add marinated pork and cook until browned.
2
Sautéing Vegetables
Add sliced onions, minced garlic, and chili peppers to the pan and sauté until soft.
3
Combining with Basil
Stir in Thai basil leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they’re wilted.