Universal Thai Basil Sauce Recipe!

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is easier to find and vegetarian-friendly.

Thai basil

🥗Healthier: sweet basil

💰Cheaper: regular basil

Sweet basil can be used in a pinch, though the flavor differs.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne offers heat without the cost of fresh chilies.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and neutral in flavor.

Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a bowl to make the base sauce.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and translucent.

Add chopped garlic and optional Thai chilies; sauté until garlic is golden.

Add pork stock and stir to combine with the sauce.

Optionally add black soy sauce for color and bell pepper or other sturdy vegetables.

Turn off heat and add Thai basil, using residual heat to wilt it.

Taste the sauce to ensure it's not too salty before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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