Easy Basil Stir-fry
This easy basil stir-fry infuses authentic Thai flavors into a dish that’s legendary over rice for a fast dinner you will crave.
Servings: 4
Cost: $8
Equipment
- Wok or skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 lb. ground beef, pork, chicken, or shrimp
- 2 red chilies, chopped (more or less for desired heat)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (see ingredient notes, above)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 1 bunch fresh basil, crushed
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 4 eggs, fried (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in your wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the protein, garlic, and chilies. Stir-fry until protein changes color and is cooked through.
- Mix in the chopped vegetables and continue stir-frying until they are fork-tender.
- Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, molasses, water and palm sugar. Stir and cook until the palm sugar dissolves.
- Mix in the basil leaves and cook just until fragrant and wilted.
- Serve over warm rice. Top with fried egg, if desired.