Thai Fried Pork with Fresh Basil, 'Pad Kaprao Moo'
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This is a quick and easy dish to make. We also have a recipe that prepares thesame dish, slightly differently, with chicken.
Ingredients
For4Person(s)
Ingredients
- 2CupsPork Meat
- 5FreshThai Chile Peppers
- 3Fresh Japaleno Chile Peppers
- 2Small Bulbs Garlic
- 1/2TeaspoonWhite Pepper Powder
- 3CupsCoarsely Chopped Fresh Thai Basil Leaves
- 2TablespoonsFish Sauce
- 1/2TeaspoonSugar
Method for Thai Fried Pork with Fresh Basil, 'Pad Kaprao Moo'
Pound jalapeno chile peppers in amortar and pestle(don't over-pulverize them). Finely chop fresh Thai chile peppers and garlic. Heat oil at high heat in awokor skillet. Add garlic, jalapenos and Thai chiles, and white pepper powder. After garlic becomes golden brown and fragrant, add the pork and fry until cooked. Add fish sauce, sugar and fresh basil leaves. Fry for just a few minutes (or less) until thet basil is cooked. Remove from heat and serve overThai jasmine rice. Often served with a fried egg on the side. For added flavor you can add someoyster sauce(optional).
