Basil Stir-Fry
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Stir Fries

Basil Stir-Fry

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 300g pork belly, sliced thinly
  • • 1 large bunch Thai basil, leaves picked
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 bird's eye chilies, finely chopped
  • • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Slice the pork thinly and pick the basil leaves.

2
Phase 2

Heat a wok until very hot, add oil, and fry the garlic and chilies until fragrant.

3
Phase 3

Add the pork and stir-fry until browned and crisp at the edges.

4
Phase 4

Add fish sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar, and toss until the pork is glazed.

5
Phase 5

Turn off the heat, toss through the basil leaves until just wilted, and serve with rice.