Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Pork)

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water. Mix well and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped chilies, minced garlic, and sliced shallot. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add minced pork to the pan. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   If using, add sliced red bell pepper and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat the pork.

5. 5

   Turn off the heat. Add holy basil leaves and stir vigorously until the leaves wilt, about 30 seconds. The residual heat will cook the basil without overcooking it.

6. 6

   Serve hot Pad Kra Pao over jasmine rice, optionally topped with a fried egg.