Quick Stir-Fried Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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A fast and flavorful Thai stir-fry featuring ground pork, fragrant holy basil, and chili, served over fluffy jasmine rice. This Thai-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ground pork, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1, thinly sliced (optional for heat) red Thai chili
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 cup, packed fresh Thai holy basil leaves
4 cups steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced red Thai chili, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1 lb ground pork, breaking it apart with a spatula, and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Continue cooking for 1 minute until the sauce coats the pork and thickens slightly.
Step 4: Remove the pan from heat and immediately fold in 1 cup packed fresh Thai holy basil leaves until wilted, about 30 seconds.
Step 5: Serve the stir-fried pork hot over 4 cups steamed jasmine rice.