Pad Kaprao (Thai Stir-Fry Pork with Basil)

Description

Pad kaprao (or pad kaprao) is a tasty Thai favorite. Serve with rice. Top with a fried egg, if desired.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 large hot chile peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups sliced pork
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon chile paste in soybean oil
• 1 1/2 cups sliced white onion
• 1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps

1. Heat oil in a wok over high head. 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.
2. Add chile paste, onion, and bell pepper. Stir-fry until prok is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in basil leaves and season with peper. Stir until well combined.