Pork, Basil And Chilli Stir Fry - Thai Style
- 500 g pork fillets, chopped into small, bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
- 4 shallots, finely sliced (use golden or red shallots)
- 2 large red chilies, deseeded then finely chopped
- 2 large green chilies, deseeded then finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar
- 1 cup basil leaves, torn (use Thai basil if available, but sweet basil will be fine)
- vegetable oil
- white pepper
- Prepare all ingredients in advance.
- Place wok or pan over a moderate heat and add 2 tablespoons oil.
- Add garlic and stir fry gently until it is just starting to colour lightly.
- Add the sliced shallots and stir fry for a few minutes until they are transparent.
- Remove garlic and shallots to another dish and set aside until needed.
- Add a little more oil to the pan and increase heat.
- Stir fry pork, in batches, until it is coloured (it doesn't have to be cooked through).
- When the last batch of pork is cooked, add the shallots and garlic and the remaining pork to the pan.
- Add the chillies and stir fry for a minute or two.
- Now add the oyster sauce, fish sauce and palm sugar.
- Stir fry for about 5 minutes or so until pork is cooked and the sauce is slightly caramelised.
- Add basil and stir fry until wilted.
- Before serving, sprinkle lightly with white pepper.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice.
garlic, shallots, red chilies, green chilies, oyster sauce, fish sauce, palm sugar, basil, vegetable oil, white pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pork-basil-and-chilli-stir-fry-thai-style-370248 (may not work)