Thai Basil Pork Stir Fry with Fried Egg
This Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry is a quick, flavour-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Made with lean pork mince, aromatics, and plenty of fresh basil, it’s tossed in a savoury-sweet sauce that caramelises beautifully in the pan. Serve it with rice, noodles, or even lettuce cups, and don’t forget the fried egg on top for the ultimate finish.
Serves
3-4
Prep time
15 minutes
Cooking time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 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.
Ingredients
- 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.
Helpful Tips
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Substitutions
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.
Serving Suggestions
- Noodle bowl: Swap the rice for vermicelli noodles for a lighter option.
- Low-carb: Serve in crisp lettuce cups for a fresh, hand-held version.
- Extras: Add sliced cucumber, fresh lime wedges, or a sprinkle of chopped peanuts or fried shallots for extra crunch and flavour.
Watch How to Make It
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