Thai Basil Pork Rice (Pad Krapow)

Cooking StepsHow to cook Thai Basil Pork Rice (Pad Krapow) step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Cut a handful of green beans into pieces about one finger-joint long. Slice 4 bird’s eye chilies into rings (omit if you don’t like spice). Mince 4 cloves of garlic. Prepare 1 handful of Thai basil leaves (or regular basil/holy basil) and 150g ground pork.

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2. 
   Step 2

   Mix 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce (if no fish sauce, substitute with an extra tbsp of soy sauce), and 1/3 tbsp sugar to make the sauce.

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3. 
   Step 3

   Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a wok over high heat. Add the green beans and stir-fry for about 1.5 minutes until just tender. Add the minced garlic and chili rings, stir until fragrant.

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4. 
   Step 4

   Add the ground pork and stir-fry until it changes color. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together evenly. Add the Thai basil leaves, stir well, then turn off the heat.

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5. 
   Step 5

   Serve over steamed rice, top with a fried egg — the classic combination.

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