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Thai Pork Basil Stir-Fry (Pad Krapow)

Thai Pork Basil Stir-Fry (Pad Krapow)

Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.

Fast, fiery stir-fried pork — Thailand.

Cuisine
Thailand
Serves
2
Prep
8 min
Cook
10 min
Total
18 min
Difficulty
Easy

Dairy-freeEgg-freeNut-free

Equipment: Wok or large frying pan

Ingredients

  • 400 g pork mince (ground pork)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1–2 red chillies
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 pepper, sliced
  • Large handful of Thai or regular basil
  • Salt

Optional extras

  • 1 fried egg per person

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a wok over a very high heat and fry the garlic and chillies for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  2. Add the pork mince and stir-fry for 5–6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the pepper, fish sauce and soy sauce and toss for 2 minutes.
  4. Take off the heat and stir through the basil until just wilted. Taste — the fish sauce and soy season it fully.
  5. Serve topped with a crispy fried egg if you like.

Swaps and tips

A fried egg on top is traditional and adds extra protein. Serve over cauliflower rice or just as it is. Use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep it gluten-free.

Nutrition estimated, per serving

ProteinCarbsFibreFatCalories
49 g7 g2 g42 g610 kcal

Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Recipes are AI created and editorially reviewed; kitchen testing is ongoing.

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