Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Basil (Pad Kra Pao)

Name: Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Basil (Pad Kra Pao)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g Ground pork; 10 pcs Thai chilies; 40 g Garlic; 50 g Holy basil; 30 ml Fish sauce; 15 ml Soy sauce; 10 g Palm sugar; 30 ml Vegetable oil; 600 g Rice

A classic Thai stir-fry with ground pork, chilies, and holy basil. Serve over rice for a quick and spicy make-ahead lunch.

Total: 50 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 485
Protein: 32 g
Fat: 22 g
Carbs: 40 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Ground pork600 g
Thai chilies10 pcs
Garlic40 g
Holy basil50 g
Fish sauce30 ml
Soy sauce15 ml
Palm sugar10 g
Vegetable oil30 ml
Rice600 g

Method

6 steps

Pound the Thai chilies and garlic together in a mortar and pestle to form a coarse paste.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat and stir-fry the chili-garlic paste until fragrant.
Add the ground pork to the wok and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, and palm sugar, mixing well to coat the meat.
Add the holy basil leaves and stir-fry briefly until just wilted.
Serve the pork mixture immediately over portions of cooked rice.