Thai Pork and Basil Stir-Fry

Name: Thai Pork and Basil Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.5 pound pork tenderloin (thinly sliced); 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 2 red bell peppers (thinly sliced); 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped); 2 package pre-cooked jasmine rice

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender pork, vibrant bell peppers, and fresh basil in a savory-sweet Thai-inspired sauce, served over jasmine rice.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Thai
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound pork tenderloin (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
2 red bell peppers (thinly sliced)
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped)
2 package pre-cooked jasmine rice

Instructions

In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced pork tenderloin with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside to marinate for 5 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove pork from the skillet and set aside.
Add the minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and thinly sliced red bell peppers to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer, cooking for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Return the cooked pork to the skillet along with the fresh basil leaves. Toss quickly to coat and wilt the basil.
Serve immediately over heated pre-cooked jasmine rice.

Notes

Adjust red pepper flakes to desired spice level. For a richer flavor, you can add 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (add to the sauce, optional).

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 400
Protein: 32.5 g
Carbohydrates: 40.5 g
Fat: 11 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sugar: 10 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg