Sp Basil Pork

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SP Basil Pork, also known as "Three Cups" Basil Pork, is a popular dish at many Chinese and Taiwanese restaurants in the USA. The name "Three Cups" refers to the traditional ratio of ingredients used in the dish: one cup of sesame oil, one cup of soy sauce, and one cup of rice wine or Shaoxing cooking wine. However, many modern recipes use a more balanced ratio of these ingredients to avoid the dish being too salty or oily.

The star ingredient of this dish is definitely the basil. A lot of basil is used, often an entire bunch, giving the dish its name. The basil used is typically Thai basil, which has a more robust flavor and slight licorice taste compared to Italian basil.

The pork used is often pork belly, which is a fattier cut of meat that becomes tender and flavorful when braised in the sauce. However, you can also find this dish made with pork shoulder or even chicken.

To make the dish, the pork is first stir-fried with garlic and chili flakes until it is browned. Then, the Three Cups sauce is added, along with the basil leaves. The basil is added at the end of cooking, just long enough to wilt, to preserve its bright green color and fresh flavor.

The result is a rich and aromatic dish with a savory, slightly sweet and slightly spicy flavor profile. It is often served with steamed rice or stir-fried noodles.

To help you learn how to cook SP Basil Pork at home, here is a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Heat up a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and garlic, and cook until fragrant.

2. Add the pork belly, and cook until browned on all sides.

3. Add the soy sauce, rice wine, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.

4. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pork is tender.

5. Stir in the sugar and chili flakes.

6. Add the basil leaves, and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the basil is wilted.

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve with steamed rice or noodles.

There you have it! With this recipe, you can now enjoy SP Basil Pork at home and impress your friends and family with your newfound knowledge and cooking skills. Happy cooking!