Pad Kra Pao (Spicy Holy Basil Stir-Fry)

A popular Thai dish, pad kra pao, also known as pad krapow, is a delicious stir-fry with holy basil, chilies and ground meat. It’s actually quite easy to make at home and a bonus is you get to adjust the amount of oil and chilies used to make the dish healthier and less spicy if you’ve got a low spice tolerance!

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Step 1

Cut green beans into shorter pieces and dice onion.

Step 2

Using a mortar and pestle, pound chilies and garlic into a paste.

Step 3

Make the stir-fry sauce by combing all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.

Step 4

Heat up oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chili and garlic mixture and stir-fry until fragrant and garlic turns golden brown.

Step 5

Add ground pork and cook until it starts to change color.

Step 6

Add sauce and continue stir-frying for 30 seconds.

Step 7

Add green beans and onions and continue stir-frying until pork is cooked through.

Step 8

Turn off the heat and stir in holy basil.

Step 9

Serve hot over steamed rice. Top with a fried egg if desired. Enjoy!