Aromatic Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice

Name: Aromatic Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
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

A Flavorful Delight with an Authentic Thai Twist

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

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Pork

500g ground pork

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 teaspoons oyster sauce

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Vegetables

1 large onion, sliced thinly

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 red chili peppers, chopped

1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

For the Rice

2 cups jasmine rice

4 cups water

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Preparing the Pork

Combine Pork and Sauces

In a bowl, combine ground pork with soy sauce and fish sauce.

Marinate the Pork

Marinate for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors infuse.

Cooking the Rice

Rinse Rice

Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Boil Rice

Combine rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil.

Simmer Rice

Cover, reduce to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed.

⚠ 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.

Cooking Process

Stir-Frying the Pork

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, then add marinated pork and cook until browned.

Medium-high heat.

Sautéing Vegetables

Add sliced onions, minced garlic, and chili peppers to the pan and sauté until soft.

Medium heat.

Combining with Basil

Stir in Thai basil leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they’re wilted.

Plating & Serving