Thai Holy Basil Minced Pork over Rice

Method

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   Step 1: For the chili fish sauce, thinly slice 2 of the chilies and stir them into 2 tbsp fish sauce with the lime juice. Let it sit while you cook so the heat seeps in.

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   Step 2: Put the sliced garlic and 2 tbsp oil in a cold wok and set it over medium-low heat. Stir for 3 to 4 minutes, until the slices turn pale gold, then scoop them onto a paper towel. Leave the garlic oil in the wok.

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   Step 3: Pound the whole garlic cloves and remaining 6 chilies in a mortar into a coarse paste. In a small bowl, mix the oyster sauce, both soy sauces, the remaining 2 tsp fish sauce, the sugar and 1 tbsp water.

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   Step 4: Add the last 1 tbsp oil to the wok and turn the heat to high. Add the garlic-chili paste and stir for 10 to 15 seconds, until the fumes make you cough, then add the pork. Press it flat and leave it for 1 minute to brown, then break it up and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until cooked through with crispy bits.

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   Step 5: Pour in the sauce and toss for about 1 minute, until the pork is glossy and nearly dry. Take the wok off the heat, add the basil and toss for 20 seconds, just until the leaves collapse.

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   Step 6: Mound the rice on plates, spoon the pork over and scatter the crispy garlic on top. Serve the chili fish sauce on the side.

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• #spicy
• #weeknight
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