Basil Stir Fry Recipe
Make Basil Stir Fry Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce
To Serve
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
If using tofu instead of chicken, drain and crumble it into small pieces.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce (if using), brown sugar, and water to form the stir fry sauce. Stir until sugar dissolves.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and sliced red chili. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- 6
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Add the ground chicken (or tofu) and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and cooked through.
- 8
Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well to combine. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the ingredients.
- 9
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves. Mix until basil is wilted and fragrant.
Serving
- 10
Spoon the stir fry over steamed jasmine rice.
- 11
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
