Pad Krapao (Thai Stir-Fry Pork with Basil)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic , chopped
• 3 large hot chile peppers , thinly sliced
• 1.5 cups sliced pork
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon chile paste in soybean oil
• 1.5 cups sliced white onion
• 0.5 cups sliced green bell pepper
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add garlic and chile peppers and cook until garlic starts to brown, about 30 seconds. Add pork and stir-fry until browned, about 3 minutes. Pour in dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and fish sauce. Cook and stir until liquid has reduced by half, about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add chile paste, onion, and bell pepper. Stir-fry until pork is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in basil leaves and season with pepper. Stir until well combined.