Pad Kra Pao

15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine sugar, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce in a bowl.
  2. 2In a hot wok, sauté the shallots, garlic, and Thai chilies until fragrant.
  3. 3Add ground pork and cook it down until it is lightly charred.
  4. 4Pour in the sauce and mix to combine.
  5. 5Deglaze the pan with chicken stock and toss until the liquid is reduced.
  6. 6Finally, toss in the holy basil or substitute with regular basil until wilted.
  7. 7Serve with rice and a fried egg.

Ingredients

  • sugar
  • soy sauce
  • dark soy sauce
  • fish sauce
  • oyster sauce
  • oil
  • shallots
  • garlic
  • Thai chilies
  • ground pork
  • chicken stock
  • holy basil
  • rice
  • fried egg

Equipment

wokbowlwooden spatulaspoon

Tips

  • If you’re unable to source holy basil, the next closest option is Italian basil.