Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Pork)

Name: Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Pork)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil or spray oil; 220g fine green beans, trimmed and halved; 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 6 red birdseye chillies, finely chopped (seeds removed if you want to reduce the heat); 500g lean minced pork; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons kecap manis; 8 tablespoons water; Large handful Thai basil, leaves picked; Steamed jasmine rice, to serve (optional)

by Amy Massey

2 Servings

20 min

This is one of my favourite dishes from a trip to Thailand, which I first tried on the bustling streets of Bangkok. Pad Kra Pao is super quick and easy to make at home. It takes around 20 minutes in total to make and is packed with flavour.

The Thai basil packs a strong aniseed punch but this dish is equally delicious if you only have regular basil to hand.

This dish is also lean and healthy and works perfectly if you want a "takeout" style treat without all of the calories!

Why not try this dish the next time you have guests over? It's great for dinner parties as it looks beautiful on the plate but takes so little time that you can spend more time entertaining your guests.

Pad Kra Pao topped with a perfect sunny side up fried egg

Looks great on the plate!

Watch my easy to follow how-to video that you can cook along with at home!

Why not try this the next time you have guests over?

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Recipe details

Yield 2 Servings
Time spent: Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Total time: 20 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil or spray oil
220g fine green beans, trimmed and halved
6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
6 red birdseye chillies, finely chopped (seeds removed if you want to reduce the heat)
500g lean minced pork
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons kecap manis
8 tablespoons water
Large handful Thai basil, leaves picked
Steamed jasmine rice, to serve (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the sauces and water and mix well.
Prepare your green beans, garlic & chillies.
If using, start cooking your rice according to packet instructions.
Heat a large wok until hot and add 1 tablespoon oil or spray oil.
When the oil is hot, add the green beans and stir fry for 2 minutes until the beans are lightly blistered.
Add the garlic and chillies to the wok and continue to stir fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the minced pork to the wok and continue to stir fry for 5 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.
Add the sauce mixture to the wok, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until it has reduced slightly.
Meanwhile, heat a frying pan until got and add the other tablespoon of oil.
Crack the eggs into the pan and fry gently over a medium heat until the yolk is just set but still runny.
When the sauce has reduced, add the basil leaves and stir through until wilted.
Serve the pork on top of the rice (if using) and top with a fried egg.

Comments

Judith Driver on Jul 10, 2020

Thanks I can’t wait to try this!

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Bethany Liston on Jul 31, 2020

Looks yummy! I love the idea of an egg on top!

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