Pad Kra Pao Recipe (Authentic Thai Basil Pork)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
• 4 chilies (adjust to taste)
• 12 oz ground pork
• 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp white sugar
• 1/2 tbsp rosdee seasoning powder (see notes)
• a handful of holy basil
• fried egg (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, stir together fish sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and rosdee seasoning powder. Set aside.

2. 2

   Crush garlic and chilies using a mortar and pestle.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pounded chili-garlic paste and stir-fry for 20 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add ground pork and break it up using the back of your spatula. Stir-fry on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes, or until fully cooked but not overcooked!

5. 5

   Add the sauce mixture and mix it well with the pork.

6. 6

   Turn off heat and add holy basil. Stir until just wilted.

7. 7

   Serve with jasmine rice and a crispy fried egg, if desired.