Stir fried beef in oyster sauce with fragrant basil

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce offers a similar umami flavor while being plant-based.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken and pork are often more affordable and leaner options.

basil leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Spinach provides a similar texture, while cilantro is more cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Heat oil in a wok until hot.

Add minced garlic and both Thai and habanero chilies; roast for a couple of minutes until fragrant.

Add brown sugar and let it caramelize.

Pour in oyster sauce and soy sauce; mix well.

Add lashings of basil and stir until combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens