Thai Basil Zucchini: The Easiest Dinner You’ll Ever Make

minced pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce provides a similar sweetness without shellfish.

Thai basil

🥗Healthier: sweet basil

💰Cheaper: regular basil

Sweet basil is more accessible and offers a similar flavor.

bird's eye chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños provide heat while being milder and easier to find.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add the pork and cook until browned.

Stir in the oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark sauce, and extra dark soy sauce if using.

Add the chillies and zucchini, cooking until the zucchini is tender.

Stir in the basil until wilted and fragrant.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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