Stir-Fried Spicy Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice

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A vibrant stir-fry featuring ground pork, fiery chilies, and fragrant Thai basil served with fluffy jasmine rice. This thai ready in about 30 minutes pairs ground pork, Thai bird’s eye chilies, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 20 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and 1 1/2 cups water in a pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 4 thinly sliced Thai bird’s eye chilies, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground pork to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 5-6 minutes until pork is browned and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork.
  5. Step 5: Remove the skillet from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, stirring gently until wilted and fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Serve the spicy Thai basil pork hot over the steamed jasmine rice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Spicy Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Stir-Fried Spicy Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice?

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 ground pork from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Spicy Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice?

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 Stir-Fried Spicy Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Stir-Fried Spicy Thai Basil Pork with Jasmine Rice?

Thai thai 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.

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