Thai Basil Beef with Jasmine Rice
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Small pot
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Thai chilies, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice and cook it in a small pot with 1 3/4 cups water until tender. Keep the rice covered while you prepare the beef.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced Thai chilies and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Cook for another 2 minutes so the beef absorbs the flavors.
- Turn off the heat and fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves until they just wilt.
- Fluff the cooked jasmine rice and divide it among four plates. Spoon the beef mixture over the rice and serve right away.
Notes
Use the freshest Thai basil you can find because its anise-like flavor fades quickly once cooked. If the dish tastes too salty, a small pinch of extra sugar smooths it out without changing the overall profile. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the sauce. Skip the fish sauce only if you need a vegetarian version and replace it with a little extra soy sauce.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Equipment: Large skillet, Small pot, Cutting board
Cuisine: Thai
Equipment: Large skillet, Small pot, Cutting board