Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) ground pork
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2–3 red Thai chilies, sliced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce
• 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce
• 1 bunch Thai basil leaves
• (Optional) 2 fried eggs, steamed rice

Steps

1. Heat oil; sauté garlic and chilies until fragrant.
2. Add pork; cook until browned and crumbly.
3. Stir in soy, fish sauce, sugar, and oyster sauce.
4. Toss in basil until just wilted. Serve over rice; top with fried egg.

Pairings

• Wine: Dry Riesling – acidity vs heat; Grüner Veltliner – peppery, herbal
• Beer: Pilsner – crisp; IPA – hops cut spice