ASIAN INSPIRED BEEF AND BASIL DISH|LIFEWITHIHUOMA

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while still providing umami flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is more accessible and can mimic the salty flavor.

Take the chilies and if it's too much for you, you can deseed them or substitute with red pepper.

Prep the basil by taking it off the stock and washing it thoroughly. Chop the big leaves in half but leave most of them whole.

Mix the sauce by combining soy sauce (about 1 tablespoon), fish sauce, and oyster sauce.

Start cooking the beef recipe, which takes about 15 to 20 minutes total.

Add chopped onions to the pan, followed by chopped garlic and chopped chilies.

Introduce the ground beef to the pan and stir until all the pink is gone from the meat.

Once the meat is cooked, add the mixed sauce (soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce) to the pan.

Add chopped scallions (green onions) and basil to the mixture.

Serve the beef and basil mixture with rice.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens