Thai Pork and Basil With Rice Noodles
Thai food is very versatile, in addition to being good. I adapted a recipe for pork and basil over rice by substituting extra-wide rice noodles. The result is a one-dish meal.
You could even substitute tofu for the pork, if you prefer.
Simple pickled cucumbers round out the dinner, followed by fresh fruit for dessert.
You’ll find some of these ingredients handy when making other dishes.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and chiles and cook, stirring, until very fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the pork and cook, stirring, until the pork begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
Add the dark and sweet soy sauces, fish sauce, chile paste and onion and continue to cook until the onion begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook until softened but still firm, about 4 minutes.
Drain the noodles and add them to the wok along with the basil. Cook, stirring, until well combined, about 1 minute.
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