pad kra pao

Pad Kra Pao

Brandon McKinney
Indulge in the bold and aromatic flavors of Pad Kra Pao. Stir-fried Thai basil, chili, and garlic infuse perfection into minced pork.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 rice cooker
  • 1 wok
  • 1 Stirring spoon
  • 1 medium skillet optional, for the fried egg

Ingredients
  

  • 3 thai chilis
  • 3 bellpeppers diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 10 leaves thai basil
  • 3 swirls soy sauce
  • 2 swirls fish sauce
  • 1 swirl oyster sauce
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • fried eggs optional
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the vegetables and garlic; cook the jasmine rice
  • In a wok over medium high heat, add the vegetable oil and stir fry the garlic, onions, and bell peppers for 2-3 minutes
  • Add the thai chilies and cook for another minute
  • Increase heat to high and add in the ground pork. Continue stir-frying
  • Add the swirls of soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce
  • Add the thai basil, and stir-fry until wilted
  • Serve over rice
  • (Optional) Top with a fried egg