Savory Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

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Juicy pork belly stir-fried with fragrant Thai basil, garlic, and chili, served over steamed jasmine rice. This Asian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork belly, Thai basil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 500 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.2 kg pork belly
1 cup fresh Thai basil
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp chili flakes
2 tbsp soy sauce
1.5 cups jasmine rice
2 tbsp coconut oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a wok over high heat. Add 1.2 kg pork belly, skin-side down, and sear for 5 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook for 3 minutes. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp chili flakes, stirring to coat.
Step 2: In a separate pan, steam 1.5 cups jasmine rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
Step 3: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup Thai basil. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant. Add cooked pork, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Cook for 5 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve over rice, garnished with additional basil leaves.