michaelpaul's Recipe

Stir-fried pork with holy basil

Category: Asian

You’ll need :
(1) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
(2)1 tablespoon garlic
(3)2-30+ small thai chilies to taste
(4)1/2 cup (100g) ground pork(orchicken/beef)
(5)1 tablespoon fish sauce
(6)1 teaspoon black soy sauce
(7)1/4 teaspoon white sugar
(8)2 tablespoons water
(9)1/2 cup holy basil leaves and flowers
Directions
1.Smash chilies with a stone mortar & pestle if you have one, or use the side or back of a knife. Smash garlic, and set aside with the chilies.
2.Clean basil by picking off the leaves and flowers, and discarding the stems. Rinse and set aside.
3.Heat the oil in a pan until very hot on high heat. Throw in the chilies & garlic, and stir until browned. You should sneeze from the chili. (You may want to open a window.)
4.When the garlic is ready, add the pork. Break it up in the pan with your spatula, to make sure it cooks evenly. Fry until no longer red.
5.Add sugar, soy sauce & fish sauce. Stir and let absorb.
6.When dry, add the water and the basil leaves. Stir until basil is wilted, and serve on rice.