Thai Minced Pork Rice

Thai dish comin'up!....

I love Thai foods for it's filled with aromatic herbs and spices. If you love chilli dishes, you got to try this recipe. It gives you the depth of flavor and makes the food tastes richer on the palate. I admire Thai cuisine because they use fresh herbs and spices which are healthier, taking its full nutrient content than the ones sold in the market that were processed, dried or ground that already loses its nutritional value. Interestingly, most Thai dishes are aromatic and spicy which means herbs and spices are thier main food flavoring to improve and enhance the taste. Good things are, chillies improve digestion and herbs and spices have anti-bacterial and antiviral properties, it also contains disease fighting antioxidant.

So I'm excited to share with you this Thai recipe I've learned recently. This recipe cooks only up to 30 minutes including preparations. Quick, simple and easy!

INGREDIENTS:

300g ground pork

2 large Thai chillies, cut into thin rings (add more chillies if you want it to be hot but this quantity is mild spicy)

2 cloves minced garlic

1 pc shallot, minced

handful of fresh basil leaves

2 pcs eggs fried or sunny side (see photo above)

Seasonings: (mix well)

1 teaspoon oyster sauce

1 teaspoon fish sauce (patis)

1 tbsp sweet soy sauce/ketchap manis

Note: the quantities of ingredients depend on how many people eat, basically this recipe is for 2 people...adjust when needed) PROCEDURE:

1. Saute galic and shallot. Add the minced pork and cook until turned brown.

2. Add the mixed seasonings. Pour a little water,just enough to cook the minced pork. Simmer until the water reduced.

3. Add the chilli and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves, stir and serve with steamed rice and the sunny side egg on top. Bon apetit' yummy!

Happy cooking, take care and I love you all!