Pad Gra Prow (Thai Basil Stir-Fry)

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Thai chili peppers (3-4, sliced (adjust to taste))
• Ground meat (chicken, pork, or beef) (1 pound)
• Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Oyster sauce (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (1 tablespoon)
• Sugar (1 teaspoon)
• Thai basil leaves (1 cup, packed)
• Steamed jasmine rice (4 cups, for serving)

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
2. Add the minced garlic and sliced Thai chili peppers to the hot oil. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
3. Add the ground meat to the wok, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Mix well to ensure the meat is evenly coated with the sauces, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. Add the Thai basil leaves to the wok and stir-fry for another minute, allowing the leaves to wilt and infuse their flavor into the dish.
6. Remove from heat and serve hot over a generous portion of steamed jasmine rice.