When life gets busy, I turn to simple yet satisfying meals. That’s why I love this Thai Basil Pork Stir Fry — it’s quick to whip up, loaded with bold flavours, and packed with protein.
Perfect for a post-workout meal or when you need something hearty to keep you going. Plus, it’s super versatile – swap the veggies for whatever you have on hand, or spice it up with a little chilli for extra kick.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just 20 minutes, this stir fry is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something fast but flavourful.
- Nutritious and Balanced: Packed with lean protein, plenty of greens, and a healthy dose of flavour, this dish fuels your body without any fuss.
- Customisable: You can easily switch up the veggies or add extra spices to make it your own. It would also work well with chicken, beef and turkey mince!
Tips for the perfect Thai Basil Pork Stir Fry
- Customise: Feel free to add your favourite vegetables to this stir fry! Snow peas, capsicum, or mushrooms make great additions. For extra heat, add more chilli or a splash of sriracha. You can also swap the pork mince for chicken, beef, or tofu to suit your taste or dietary preferences.
- Chop, Don’t Mince: Chop the garlic and ginger instead of mincing them to prevent them from sticking to the wok or skillet and burning on high heat.
- Serving suggestions: The pork absorbs all the sauce, creating a rich flavour. Be sure to serve it with rice or vermicelli noodles to balance out the intensity. For a low calorie option, serve it in lettuce cups.
Thai Basil Pork Stir Fry with Fried Egg
Servings
3 – 4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
25
minutesIngredients
500g lean pork mince
1.5 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 brown onion
2 tsp ginger, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1 cup Thai Basil leaves, packed
2 eggs, fried
- Sauce:
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp fish sauce
- To serve:
Steamed rice, or vermicelli noodles, or lettuce cups
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the onion, stalks of broccolini, ginger, garlic and chilli and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the pork mince and cook for 2 minutes until white, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon.
- Stir through leafy part of broccolini.
- Add the sauce ingredients. Stir, then leave it to cook without touching until all the juices cook out and the pork starts to caramelise – about 2 minutes.
- Serve over rice or vermicelli noodles, garnished with a fried egg.
