Thailand · Pork · No. 068
Thai Basil Pork (Pad Krapow)
A single portion of Thai cooking, ready in 14 minutes with 6 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste. It brings some heat.
Spicy
Method
- 1
Fry the crushed garlic and sliced chilli in a splash of oil over high heat for 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the pork mince and brown for 4–5 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- 3
Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar, and cook for 1–2 minutes, then stir through the basil leaves.
- 4
Fry the egg separately in a little oil, keeping the yolk runny.
- 5
Season to taste, then serve the pork over the rice, topped with the fried egg.
