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Thai Pork With Basil

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This classic Thai street food dish delivers intense flavor in under 30 minutes. Tender slices of pork are quickly seared in a hot wok and tossed with a savory-sweet sauce made from fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. The key is the aroma: garlic, fiery chilies, and heaps of fresh Thai basil leaves release their essential oils when briefly cooked, creating a fragrant, slightly soupy dish. It&# 226;€™s perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something bold and satisfying without the fuss. Serve it immediately over steamed jasmine rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 169.1
Description
This classic Thai street food dish delivers intense flavor in under 30 minutes. Tender slices of pork are quickly seared in a hot wok and tossed with a savory-sweet sauce made from fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. The key is the aroma: garlic, fiery chilies, and heaps of fresh Thai basil leaves release their essential oils when briefly cooked, creating a fragrant, slightly soupy dish. It&# 226;€™s perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something bold and satisfying without the fuss. Serve it immediately over steamed jasmine rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and sinew
  • 1 bunch Thai Basil (about 2 cups leaves)
  • 4 Scallions
  • 3 tbsp Peanut oil
  • 2 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 to 3 Hot red or green chiles, thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp Fish sauce
  • 2 tsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Chicken stock or water
Directions
  1. 1
    Thinly slice the pork across the grain.
  2. 2
    Wash, dry, and remove the stems from the basil leaves.
  3. 3
    Mince the white parts of the scallions and cut the green parts into 1-inch pieces.
  4. 4
    Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot.
  5. 5
    Swirl in the peanut oil and heat until it is nearly smoking.
  6. 6
    Add the garlic, chilies, and white parts of the scallions; stir-fry for 10 seconds until fragrant.
  7. 7
    Add the sliced pork and stir-fry for about 1 minute until just cooked through.
  8. 8
    Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, chicken stock, and green parts of the scallions.
  9. 9
    Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer briefly.
  10. 10
    Stir in the basil leaves and cook for 20 seconds, just until the leaves are wilted.
  11. 11
    Remove from heat immediately and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 169.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.5g6%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 84.0mg29%
Sodium 64.7mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 29.5g59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

This dish is traditionally served slightly soupy; do not reduce the sauce completely.

Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice or noodles for the best texture and flavor.

If you cannot find Thai basil, regular sweet basil can be used as a substitute, though the flavor will be milder.

Adjust the number of chilies based on your preferred heat level.

Ensure the wok is very hot before adding the oil to prevent the pork from stewing instead of searing.

Keywords: thai basil, pork tenderloin, stir fry, spicy, garlic, chili, fish sauce, quick dinner, wok, asian cuisine, basil pork, pad kra pao, scallions, weeknight meal, fragrant, rice, street food
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