Spicy Basil Stir-Fry

1.Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil.

2.Add minced garlic and chopped bird's eye chilies to the skillet, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

3.Add the ground pork (or chicken) to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

4.If using, add sliced bell peppers and green beans to the skillet, stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

5.Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, mixing well to combine all the flavors. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

6.Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves until just wilted.

7.If desired, fry the eggs in a separate pan until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.

8.Serve the spicy basil stir-fry hot, topped with a fried egg, over steamed jasmine rice.