Making This Basil Pork Recipe
This recipe is simple, yet flavorful. Here’s how you’ll make it: It sounds simple (and it is), but this dish is packed with distinct flavors you don’t want to miss! Need more ground pork recipes? Check out this listing of 15 easy and healthy ground pork recipes.
Thai Basil vs Basil
We highly recommend using Thai basil in this recipe if you can find it. It will work with regular sweet basil but here are the differences:
Thai Basil is a type of basil common in Southeast Asian cuisine. It has purple stems and slightly sturdy leaves with a subtle spicy, licorice-like flavor.Italian Basil is the type most commonly used in Western cooking. The leaves are much larger more delicate than Thai basil leaves with a semi-sweet, slightly peppery flavor.
If you only have Italian basil on hand for this dish, it will still taste great! But if you are able to find Thai Basil you’ll love how it tastes in this stir-fry.
How to Serve This Thai Basil Minced Pork
The standard option to serve this dish is over some white rice or cauliflower rice. Here are some other options:
Over your favorite cooked noodles.Stir in some shredded cabbage or chopped greens in step #4 of the recipe.Serve it with this asian cucumber salad.Top it with a fried egg.Use lettuce or cabbage to make a wrap.
Your Turn To Try This Healthy Pork Stir Fry
If you’re craving a delicious takeout meal or just need a quick and easy stir-fry idea, make this Thai basil pork. It’s a healthy weeknight meal your whole family will love. If you try it, leave a comment below and let us know how it goes. Also, take a pic to share on Instagram, and tag us @realsimplegood. We love to see what you’re cooking!
