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Quick and Flavourful Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir-Fry)

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Try this Quick and Flavourful Pad Kra Pao recipe for a deliciously spicy Thai classic that’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g pork mince 20% fat
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 3 bird’s eye chillies Use a mix of red and green chillies; remove some seeds if you prefer a milder heat.
  • Vegetable oil for cooking
  • A large handful of Thai basil leaves Traditionally, holy Thai basil is used as “kra pao” means holy basil in Thai, but since it’s hard to find in UK supermarkets, you can substitute with Thai basil or even Italian basil.
  • 1-2 fried egg for topping
  • steamed rice to pair

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • A pinch of black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Using a mortar and pestle, crush the chilies and garlic together until they form a rough paste.
  • Ina small bowl, mix the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper to create the sauce. Set aside.
  • Heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic and chili paste until fragrant.
  • Add the pork mince and cook, breaking it apart as it browns.
  • Pour in the sauce mixture, stirring to coat the pork evenly.
  • Add the basil leaves, stirring until they wilt slightly.
  • Serve it with rice and top it with a fried egg.

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