Thai Basil Pork (Pad Krapow)

Ingredients

• 250 g ground pork
• 30 g Thai basil (or sweet basil)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 to 3 Thai chilies (or serrano), finely chopped
• 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce(optional)
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Mince the garlic and finely chop the chilies. Chop Thai basil (keep leaves mostly whole). Measure soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sugar.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chilies and stir-fry 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add ground pork and break it up. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until browned and cooked through.

4. 4

   Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sugar. Cook 1–2 minutes to coat and reduce slightly.

5. 5

   Turn off heat (or lower to low). Add Thai basil and toss 30–60 seconds just until wilted. Serve immediately over jasmine rice.