Thai Basil Pork Pau

Ingredients

• 200 g ground pork
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 red chili, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 steamed bao buns

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely mince the garlic and slice the chili; set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add garlic and chili, and stir‑fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the ground pork, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook 5‑7 minutes until browned.

4. 4

   Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar; continue cooking 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and fold in the Thai basil leaves; toss until wilted, about 1 minute.

6. 6

   Slice the steamed bao buns open, fill each with the basil pork mixture, and serve immediately.