Thai Basil Beef (Pad Kra Prow)

Ingredients

• 300 g Ground beef (80/20)
• 150 g Jasmine rice, uncooked
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced
• 1 cup Holy basil leaves (or Thai basil)
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1 tsp Fish sauce
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 Fried egg (optional topping)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook jasmine rice according to package directions (about 15 minutes total) and set aside.

2. 2

   Mince the garlic and slice the chilies; whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add garlic and chilies and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add ground beef and break it up, searing for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.

5. 5

   Pour in the sauce mixture and toss for 1 minute until the beef is evenly coated.

6. 6

   Turn off heat, stir in basil leaves until just wilted, about 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Serve the beef over jasmine rice, topped with a fried egg if desired.