Thai Pork Basil Stir-Fry with Jade Rice and Roasted Green Beans

This Thai-inspired pork basil stir-fry brings together savory ground pork, fragrant basil and a hint of chili for a quick and satisfying meal. Served over vibrant jade rice with a subtle vanilla aroma and paired with crispy roasted green beans, every bite is a balance of textures and flavors.

Topped with crushed peanuts and a squeeze of fresh lime, this dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together in no time, using simple ingredients to create a symphony of taste.

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Ingredients

1 unit ShallotView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce BasilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chili PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce PeanutsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jade RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Soy SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Bring 1½ cups salted water to a boil in a small pot. Halve, peel and finely chop shallot. Halve lime. Mince garlic. Pick half the basil leaves from stems and roughly chop (save the rest for garnish). Mince chili, removing ribs and seeds first for less heat.
2. Crush peanuts inside their bag with a mallet or heavy pan. Once water boils, add rice to pot. Cover, lower heat and reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook until tender, 13-15 minutes.
3. Toss green beans on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in oven until lightly crisped, about 12 minutes.
4. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic and as much chili as you like. (TIP: Start with a pinch and add more from there.) Cook, tossing, until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add pork and increase heat to high, breaking up meat into small pieces. Cook until browned, 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Remove pan from heat. Stir in sesame oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, chopped basil and ½ tsp sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in a squeeze or two of lime (to taste).
6. Divide rice between plates, then arrange stir-fry on top. Sprinkle with peanuts. Tear remaining basil leaves from stems and scatter over top. Serve with green beans on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of rice?

Yes, you can substitute jade rice with jasmine or basmati rice, but the cooking time may vary slightly.

Can I make this dish vegetarian?

Absolutely! Replace the ground pork with crumbled tofu or a plant-based ground meat substitute.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.