Name: Thai Basil Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Thai cuisine
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tbsp Golden Mountain sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp lime juice, fresh-squeezed; 3 tbsp cooking oil; 4 qty cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 qty chilies, finely chopped; 1 lbs pork loin, cut into thin strips; or chicken or beef; 0.25 cup chicken stock; 1 qty large egg; 1.5 cup fresh basil, chopped; 4 qty green onions; 1 qty chili

This delicious basil pork stir-fry epitomizes authentic Thai cuisine at its best. This meal is often prepared using ground pork, however almost any sort of pig or chicken may be used. This delicious meal, which is commonly seen at street markets and vendors, is simple to prepare and can transform a weekday supper into a feast of exquisite tastes.

Thai Basil Pork

Combine all the stir-fry sauce ingredients together in a cup. Stir well to dissolve the sugar. Set near the stove.

Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil and swirl around. Add the garlic and chili and stir-fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute to release the fragrance.

Add the pork, chicken, or beef and cook, stirring, until the meat is nearly done, or about 5 to 6 minutes.

Add half the chicken stock as you stir-fry to keep ingredients sizzling.

Push ingredients to one side of the wok or pan and crack the egg into the middle.

Scramble the egg quickly using the wooden spoon and then mix it in with the other ingredients.

Add the stir-fry sauce and stir to incorporate.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, adding a splash of the stock if you think the preparation needs more moisture.

Add the remaining chicken stock plus the basil and green onions. Stir well. Reduce heat to low and taste. The dish should be on the salty side and as spicy as you can tolerate. If it's too salty, add another squeeze or two of lime juice. If it needs more salt, add more fish sauce or Golden Mountain sauce. Add more fresh or dried chili if desired.

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