Thai Basil Pork

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat a large wok or skillet over high heat for 1 minute.
2. 2
   Swirl in the oil and heat until it becomes runny and starts to shimmer.
3. 3
   Reduce the heat to medium.
4. 4
   Add the garlic and shallots and cook until the garlic is light golden and fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Raise the heat to high and stir in the pork, breaking up clumps with the edge of your spatula.
6. 6
   Stir and cook until the meat has just lost its blush, 1 to 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Reduce the heat to medium and throw in the chilies.
8. 8
   Add the oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar and stir to coat the meat evenly.
9. 9
   Stir in the basil and cook until the basil is wilted and the pork is cooked through, another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
10. 10
    Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with pepper.
11. 11
    Serve hot with freshly steamed rice.