LUNCH IDEAS • 15 Minute Thai Rice Bowls •4 Recipes | ThaiChef Food

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a budget-friendly, plant-based protein alternative.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce provides umami without shellfish.

Thai basil

🥗Healthier: sweet basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Sweet basil can mimic the flavor of Thai basil in a pinch.

bird's eye chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños offer heat with easier availability.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and chopped hot chilies; sauté until fragrant.

Add minced pork and cook until browned, breaking it apart.

Stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar; mix well to combine.

Add holy basil leaves and stir until wilted.

Serve hot, optionally topped with fried eggs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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