15-minute Thai Basil Pork Stir-fry (Pad Kra Pao Pork)
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4.9
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
434 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
15-minute Thai Basil Pork Stir-fry (Pad Kra Pao Pork)
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Thai basil pork is a classic Thai street food recipe made with minced pork, basil and chili. So simple and delicious, especially with an egg on top. This is a restaurant quality meal - and it can be ready and on the table in only 15 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon kecap manis sweet thick Indonesian soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 4 tablespoons water
- 5.5 ounces fresh green beans chopped into small lengths (1 to 2 inches)
- 3 small red chillis de-seeded and chopped finely (Use up to 6 chilis depending on desired spice level!)
- 4 garlic cloves crushed or chopped finely
- 7 ounces minced pork or chicken, turkey, beef!
- ½ bunch fresh basil Holy basil is great, but if you can't find it use regular basil (or Thai Basil if you like).
to serve
- Plain rice (I like jasmine rice, or coconut) Use a microwavable pouch to save time.
- 2 fried eggs Optional but recommended!
Instructions
- Mix together the fish sauce, soy sauce, kecap manis, oyster sauce and water in a bowl or jug and set aside.
- Heat up a large drizzle of oil in a wok or stir-fry pan. Then stir-fry the green beans for a few minutes on a medium high heat. Add the chopped chilis and garlic and stir-fry for a couple more minutes. At this point, also start frying the eggs (if using).
- Add the pork and break up with a wooden spoon. Stir-fry until cooked (an additional few minutes).
- Pour in the sauce, stir well, then let bubble for a minute or two more.
- Stir in the basil until wilted, then serve with the rice (and a fried egg, if desired).
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Notes
- Servings: This recipe serves 2, but it's easily doubled to serve 4-5.
- Green beans: Use fresh (wash and cut into small lengths) or frozen (my favorite!).
- Meat: I prefer lean ground pork. Chicken or even beef works too. Even chopped chicken thigh or breast can work.
- Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce): If you don’t have/don’t want to hunt down kecap manis, simply use more soy sauce mixed with brown sugar, honey or maple syrup instead (in a ration of 1 part soy sauce to 2 parts sweetener).
- Chili: 3-4 small red chilis is about right for me (medium spicy). For anyone who likes their food to have a kick, serve more chopped chili on the side.
- Basil: ‘Holy basil’ is what you should ideally use for a more authentic pad kra pao, but you may not be able to find it in the west (try an Asian supermarket). If not, use regular basil (Mediterranean basil) instead, which is surprisingly similar. Thai basil is OK too, although it has a different flavor.
- Note on nutrition info: The nutrition info doesn't include the rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
235mg
(78%)
Sodium
1748mg
(73%)
Potassium
807mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1532IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
109mg
(121%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 235mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 1748mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 807mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1532IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 109mg | 121% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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