Basil Pork Stir-Fry with Thai Chilies and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

A quick, savory pork stir-fry infused with fresh Thai basil, fiery chilies, and aromatic garlic for an intense flavor experience. This Thai-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground pork, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Thai bird’s eye chilies, sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 1 small white onion, sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 3 sliced Thai bird’s eye chilies, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground pork and 1 small sliced white onion to the pan, breaking up the pork with a spatula. Cook for 5-6 minutes until pork is browned and onions soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Continue cooking and stirring for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted and fragrant. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.