I just made the best pork stir fry I have ever made. I wanted to make something a little bit like a Thai version of lettuce wraps, except without the lettuce. So, I made this simple Basil Pork Stir Fry that you may cook at the comfort of your own home.

Spicy Basil Pork Stir Fry
Pork stir fry is a perfect meal to cook when you got little time. Here's an easy spicy basil pork stir fry you can whip up at home anytime you want.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 pound ground pork (minced pork)
2 tablespoon ginger
4 cloves garlic
1 splash cooking oil
1 handful basil
3 sprigs green onions (scallions or green shallots) - chopped
Sauce Ingredients
½ cup chicken stock (chicken broth or chicken bouillon)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Mix all your sauce ingredients.
- Now, chop up the garlic, ginger, and water chestnuts.
- Heat the pan on medium-high, drizzle some oil in there, and toss in the garlic, ginger and chestnuts. Cook until the garlic and ginger become fragrant for about a minute.
- Throw the meat in the pan, make sure it is cooked well.
- After it’s cooked, stir in the sauce, making sure everything is coated thoroughly. Do that for a minute or so, turn off the heat, toss in the green onions and basil and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 715kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 43gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 2446mgPotassium: 1009mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 266IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 4mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!