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Pad Kra Pao

Pad Kra Pao 

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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Try this Pad Kra Pao recipe for a quick Thai dinner packed with ground pork, garlic, chilies, and basil. Serve it over rice and a crispy fried egg for a satisfying meal.
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 red chilies finely chopped, or more or less to taste
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves holy, Thai, or regular

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and chilies and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground pork and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir until pork is well coated.
  4. Turn off heat and stir in the basil until just wilted.
  5. Serve with rice and a fried egg, if desired.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate only and may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used. Rice and fried egg are not included in the calculation.

Nutrition

Serving1 servingCalories390 kcalCarbohydrates5 gProtein24 gFat30 gSaturated Fat10 gPolyunsaturated Fat4 gMonounsaturated Fat13 gCholesterol85 mgSodium750 mgPotassium430 mgFiber1 gSugar3 gVitamin A450 IUVitamin C12 mgCalcium35 mgIron2 mg