Pad Kra Pao is one of the most popular everyday meals in Thailand. It is a fast stir-fry made with minced pork, garlic, chili and Thai holy basil. It is usually served with jasmine rice and a fried egg on top. This dish is spicy, savory and slightly salty.
😌 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Preparation time: 15 min
🔥 Cooking time: 10 min
⏳ Total time: 25 min
👥 Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 300 g minced pork
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1-2 red chilies, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 handful Thai basil (holy basil preferred, sweet basil possible substitute)
For serving:
- 2 portions jasmine rice
- 2 fried eggs
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over high heat.
- Add garlic and chili. Stir for 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Add minced pork and cook, breaking it apart.
- Cook 4-5 minutes until no longer pink.
- Add fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar. Mix well.
- Turn off heat and add basil leaves. Stir quickly until wilted.
- Serve over hot jasmine rice with a fried egg on top.
SpinThatCuisine Tip 💡
Cook on high heat and fast. The flavor comes from quick frying, not slow cooking.