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Minced Pork & Basil (Pad Kra Pao Inspired)

A lighter version of the popular Thai basil pork, served with jasmine rice and optional fried egg.

ThaiBasilSpicyRice BowlQuick
450
Calories
34g
Protein
35g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Prep:10 min
Cook:15 min
Total:25 min
Servings:2

Ingredients

  • - 0.5 pound ground pork
  • - 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • - 1 small chili, chopped (optional)
  • - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • - 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • - 1 cup steamed jasmine rice
  • - 2 eggs (optional for topping)

Instructions

  1. 1.
    Heat oil in a pan. Sauté garlic and chili until fragrant.
  2. 2.
    Add pork and cook until browned. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar.
  3. 3.
    Add basil and stir until wilted.
  4. 4.
    Top rice with pork mixture and a fried egg if desired.