Ground Pork Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir Fry)
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A classic, quick, and comforting Thai stir-fry made with crispy ground pork, fiery chilies, garlic, shallots, and fragrant basil. Served over rice and topped with a crispy fried egg with a runny yolk, it offers a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Fry eggs in hot oil until edges are crispy and bubbly, then set aside. → Stir-fry shallots, garlic, and chilies in the wok until fragrant. → Add ground pork, breaking it up and searing on high heat until cooked and slightly crispy. → Mix in the seasoning sauces, sugar, and chicken broth to deglaze. → Toss in the basil leaves until wilted, then serve over rice with the fried egg.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Fry eggs in hot oil until edges are crispy and bubbly, then set aside. → Stir-fry shallots, garlic, and chilies in the wok until fragrant. → Add ground pork, breaking it up and searing on high heat until cooked and slightly crispy. → Mix in the seasoning sauces, sugar, and chicken broth to deglaze. → Toss in the basil leaves until wilted, then serve over rice with the fried egg.
Introduction
A classic, quick, and comforting Thai stir-fry made with crispy ground pork, fiery chilies, garlic, shallots, and fragrant basil. Served over rice and topped with a crispy fried egg with a runny yolk, it offers a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors.
Step 1
Heat your wok until slightly smoking, then add a generous amount of oil. Fry the eggs one by one on high heat to get crispy, bubbly edges. Cover briefly to cook the whites over the yolk while keeping the yolk runny, then remove the eggs to a plate.
Step 2
Ensure there is about 3 tablespoons of oil in the wok. Add the sliced shallots and garlic, frying over medium to medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the sliced chilies to the wok and fry for another minute.
Step 4
Increase the heat to high, add the ground pork, and break it up with the spatula. Stir and spread the meat around to let it sear and get crispy.
Step 5
Add the sugar, fish sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir-fry continuously to combine well, balancing the crispiness of the pork without burning the aromatics.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Frying the eggs first avoids having to wash the wok twice or use a separate pan, making the cooking process more efficient.
Authentic Pad Kra Pao uses holy basil, but Thai basil or sweet Italian basil are excellent substitutes if holy basil is hard to find.
Ensure your wok or pan is preheated before adding oil to prevent the ingredients from sticking.
To store fresh basil, wrap it dry in plastic wrap or a bag, and do not wash it until right before you are ready to use it to prevent browning.
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