Stir-Fried Thai Basil Pork with Chili and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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A spicy and aromatic Thai street food classic featuring ground pork stir-fried with fresh basil, garlic, and fiery chilies. This Thai 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 320 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: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 Thai bird's eye chilies, chopped
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup, packed fresh Thai holy basil leaves
to serve steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 minced garlic cloves, 3 chopped Thai bird's eye chilies, and 1 thinly sliced shallot; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 pound ground pork to the wok, breaking it up with a spatula. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the pork is cooked through and starting to brown on the edges.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the pork.
Step 4: Remove the wok from heat and immediately toss in 1 cup packed fresh Thai holy basil leaves. Stir until the basil wilts and releases its aroma.
Step 5: Serve the spicy basil pork hot over steamed jasmine rice.