Pad Kra Pao

Quick and Easy Pad Kra Pao

Experience a burst of Thai flavors with this swift and satisfying Pad Kra Pao recipe. This aromatic stir-fry combines fragrant holy basil, succulent minced pork, and a deliciously savory-sweet sauce, resulting in a delightful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

For the Sauce:
🍬 1 tablespoon sugar
🥢 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
🪔 1.5 tablespoons dark soy sauce
🐟 1.5 tablespoons fish sauce
🍄 1.5 tablespoons oyster sauce

For the Stir-fry:
🛢️ 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil
🧅 1/2 cup shallots, finely diced
🧄 2-3 tablespoons garlic, minced
🌶️ 1-2 tablespoons Thai chilies, sliced
🐖 1 pound ground pork
🍲 1/4 cup chicken stock
🌿 2-3 cups holy basil, loosely packed

For Serving:
🍚 Cooked rice
🍳 1 fried egg per serving

Instructions

1- Make the Sauce:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the sugar, soy sauces, fish sauce, and oyster sauce.
• Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture is consistent.

2- Sauté Aromatics:

• Heat a HexClad wok over high heat, then add the cooking oil.
• When the oil is hot, add the shallots, garlic, and Thai chilies.
• Stir-fry until the aromatics are translucent and fragrant.

3- Brown the Pork:

• Add the ground pork to the wok.
• Use a wooden spatula to break up the pork, cooking until it develops a light char.

4- Incorporate Sauce:

• Pour the prepared sauce into the wok with the pork.
• Stir to ensure the pork is evenly coated with the sauce.

5- Deglaze and Reduce:

• Add the chicken stock and let the mixture simmer.
• Reduce until the sauce thickens and clings to the pork.

6- Add the Basil:

• Stir in the holy basil, cooking just until it wilts slightly.

7- Serve:

• Serve the stir-fry over steamed rice, topped with a fried egg.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 405 per serving
Nutritional Information per Serving:

• Protein: 22 g
• Carbs: 13 g
• Fat: 29 g

Equipment:

• HexClad wok
• Wooden spatula
• Small mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Serving bowl
• Metal spoon

Cooking Tips

• Substitute holy basil with regular basil if necessary.
• Ensure the pork gets a nice char for enhanced flavor before adding the sauce.
• Carefully watch the sauce reduction to avoid burning and achieve a thick coating consistency.

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Quick and Easy Pad Kra Pao