Description
A savory and aromatic Thai basil stir-fry featuring tender mushrooms, bold sauces, and fresh herbs. This quick dish delivers a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and umami flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms of choice (I used a mix of king oyster & shimeji)
- Neutral oil (for cooking)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small white onion (small dice)
- 1 small red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1–2 bird’s eye chiles (adjust depending on desired heat)
- 1 green chili (sliced, such as banana pepper)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (or vegetarian alternative)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1.5 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup packed fresh holy basil (or Thai basil leaves)
- Steamed rice (to serve)
Instructions
- Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat with oil. Add the mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown, allowing slight charring for extra flavor.
- Move the mushrooms to one side of the pan. Add a bit more oil, then sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper and chiles, cooking for 1–2 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, fish sauce (or vegetarian alternative), vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, dark soy sauce, and water until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and mix well. Let it simmer and coat the mushrooms evenly.
- Turn off the heat and toss in the basil leaves. Mix until wilted, then serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Use a vegetarian fish sauce alternative to keep the dish fully vegetarian.
- Adjust chili quantity based on preferred spice level.
- Add chili oil for extra heat if desired.
- A crispy fried egg can be added on top if not strictly vegetarian.
- Best served immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
