Easy Ground Pork Stir Fry

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Are you looking for a ground pork recipe that's ready in thirty minutes and packed with Asian flavors? Then you need to try Easy Ground Pork Stir Fry! Delicious ground pork, with a hint of sweet basil and chili --- you'll surely be asking for more!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Calories: 409kcal

Author: Neriz

Equipment

Mortar & pestle
Colander
Measuring spoons
Wok
Rubber spatula

Ingredients

3 to 4 pieces chili (mix of red and green)
5 cloves garlic
3 tbsp oil
1 pound ground pork/minced pork (about 500 grams)
1 & 1/2 to 2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
3 & 1/2 ounces sweet basil (about 100 grams)

Instructions

Use a mortar and pestle to grind the chili and garlic.
(Note: It's up to you if you want to turn it into a fine paste.)
Place the wok or skillet on medium heat.
Pour the oil into the wok.
Once the oil is ready, add the mix of chilis and garlic.
Cook for at least 1 minute or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
Add the minced pork.
Adjust the heat to medium-high.
Mix the ground pork regularly and cook until it's almost done --- it typically takes 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the sugar, soy sauce, and sweet basil.
Mix to combine and continue cooking for about 2 minutes.
Transfer into plates.
Serve your ground pork stir fry with steamed white rice, if desired.

Notes

Cook's Tip #1: If you have a low tolerance for spice, make sure you use less than what I have indicated for this ground pork recipe --- two pieces instead of four is a good start.
Cook's Tip #2: There is no need to tear the leaves of the herb. Just add them directly into the ground pork, and they will shrink when cooked.
Cook's Tip #3: Do not hesitate to add salt (or fish sauce) if you think the minced pork is not seasoned correctly.

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