Holy Basil Stir Fry with Pork | Pad Krapow Moo | ผัดกะเพรา
Pad Krapow Moo is one of Thailand's most famous stir fried dishes, and for good reason. It is quick and easy to make, but the resulting flavors are out of this world!
Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the garlic and Thai chilis finely. Slice the red jalapeno pepper into thin slices. Chop the pork coarsely, with a knife or food processor (or use already ground pork). Separate the holy basil leaves from the stems and wash them.
Stir Fry the Pork: Heat a good amount of oil (2-4 Tablespoons) in a wok over medium high heat. Add the chopped garlic and Thai chilis and cook until the garlic is golden brown. Add the chopped pork and cook until it is done, using a spatula to break apart any pieces that clump together.
Add the Seasonings: Add all three seasoning sauces and cook for a minute longer. Do a taste-test here and adjust seasonings if needed. Then add the red pepper slices, and finally the holy basil. Give the dish several tosses, and cook until the basil is just wilted, then remove from the heat.
Fry the Egg: In a clean pan, add another 2-3 Tablespoons of oil and heat over high heat. Once the oil is very hot, crack an egg and allow it to fry to your desired level of doneness.
Serve: Place a scoop of jasmine rice on a dish, with the pad krapow stir fry alongside it. Top the whole dish with the fried egg. Serve with a bowl of fish sauce and chilis (nam pla prik) to season the egg. Enjoy!
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Notes
You can use as many or as few Thai chilis as you like in this dish. One Thai Chili will give you a mild spice, three will give you medium spice, and five or more will give you a spicier dish.
If you would like to add long beans or green beans, slice them into ½ inch lengths and add them after the pork. You want them to be cooked, but still firm.