Sautéed Pork with Thai Basil and Chili
A fragrant and spicy Thai stir-fry featuring tender pork, fresh basil, and fiery chilies balanced with savory and sweet notes. This thai-inspired pork ready in about 25 minutes pairs grams ground pork, minced garlic cloves, sliced thinly red Thai chilies for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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
- 300 grams ground pork
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3, sliced thinly red Thai chilies
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup, loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 3 sliced red Thai chilies, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 2: Add 300 grams ground pork, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted and aromatic, about 1 minute. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Pork with Thai Basil and Chili take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Pork with Thai Basil and Chili?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep grams ground pork from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Pork with Thai Basil and Chili?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Pork with Thai Basil and Chili for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sautéed Pork with Thai Basil and Chili?
Thai pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
