Pad Krapao (Thai Stir-Fry Pork with Basil)

Pad krapao is a traditional stir-fry pork dish with Thai basil that can be found in the many street food stalls of Thailand.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 369 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
• 3 large hot chile peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chile paste in soybean oil
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 0.5 cup sliced green bell pepper
• 1.5 cups sliced pork
• 1.5 cups sliced white onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add garlic and chile peppers and cook until garlic starts to brown, about 30 seconds. Add pork and stir-fry until browned, about 3 minutes. Pour in dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and fish sauce. Cook and stir until liquid has reduced by half, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add chile paste, onion, and bell pepper. Stir-fry until pork is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in basil leaves and season with pepper. Stir until well combined.