Pad Kra Pao (Authentic Thai Basil Pork)
I used to serve this exact authentic Thai basil pork stir-fry at my restaurant. Now you can make pad kra pao at home in just 20 minutes using one pan!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tbsp oil
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 4 chilies (adjust to taste)
- 12 oz ground pork
- ½ tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1½ tbsp white sugar
- ½ tbsp rosdee seasoning powder (see notes)
- a handful of holy basil
- fried egg (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together fish sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and rosdee seasoning powder. Set aside.
- 2
Crush garlic and chilies using a mortar and pestle.
- 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
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
Add the sauce mixture and mix it well with the pork.
- 6
Turn off heat and add holy basil. Stir until just wilted.
- 7
Serve with jasmine rice and a crispy fried egg, if desired.