Thai Basil Pork Rice

Thai Basil Pork Rice

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 lb ground pork (can also use ground chicken)
1 bunch Thai Basil
1 red bell pepper
5 minced garlic cloves
1 minced shallot
1 chili padi

sauce -
1 tsp brown sugar
1-1/2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp Kecap Manis

1. Combine the brown sugar, fish sauce, and Kecap Manis into a bowl. Mix well and set aside. 

2. De-seed and slice thinly the red bell pepper and set aside. 

3. Heat the wok on high setting with some oil. Once the oil is smoking hot, add the garlic and shallots and cook until it starts to brown and the aromas are strong (2-3 minutes). 

4. Then add the ground chicken and break it into small chunks. 

5. When the meat is half cooked add the sauce, stir it well before adding the chili padi and sliced bell pepper. Mix it well for a couple minutes. 

6. Then add the Thai Basil, give it a quick toss, and serve with rice.