Simply Cook Thai Basil Pork Food

THAI BASIL PORK BELLY

Steps:

• In a wok over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, and chilies. Cook for 1 minute. Crank up the heat to high, and add the pork belly. Stir-fry until caramelized and a little crisp, 2 minutes.
• Add the sugar, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauces. Stir-fry for 1 minute, and add the basil. Stir-fry until the basil is wilted. Serve immediately.

PAD KRAPAO (THAI STIR-FRY PORK WITH BASIL)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add garlic and chile peppers and cook until garlic starts to brown, about 30 seconds. Add pork and stir-fry until browned, about 3 minutes. Pour in dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and fish sauce. Cook and stir until liquid has reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
• Add chile paste, onion, and bell pepper. Stir-fry until pork is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in basil leaves and season with pepper. Stir until well combined.

PORK WITH SPICY THAI BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine broth, fish sauce, sugar and chili garlic sauce in a small bowl.
• Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides.
• Add garlic and chilies, cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add pork and stir-fry until no longer pink, about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
• Add basil and green onions. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add sauce and bring to a boil. Add cornstarch solution, stirring, until boils again and thickens.
• Serve with rice or noodles.

THAI BASIL PORK

Steps:

• In a mortar pound garlic and chilies with a little salt into paste.
• Heat 2-3 tbsps canola oil in frying pan and brown the paste.
• Add in the pork, making sure you break it up.
• When meat is cooked (very fast; don't overcook), add in oyster sauce, fish sauce and sugar.
• Stir in basil leaves. Add more fish sauce and sugar if needed.