Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry (Pad Krapao)
Spicy stir-fried ground pork with holy basil, garlic, and chilies. Thailand's most popular street food, packed with protein.
🔥230 Calories
💪32g Protein
⏱️20 min
👨🍳Easy
Ingredients
- 1250 g Ground pork
- 22 cups Holy basil leaves
- 310 pieces Thai chilies
- 45 cloves Garlic
- 52 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 61 tbsp Dark soy sauce
- 72 tbsp Fish sauce
- 81 tsp Sugar
- 91 tbsp Oyster sauce
Instructions
- 1
Pound chilies and garlic into a coarse paste
- 2
Heat wok with oil over high heat, stir-fry chili-garlic paste until fragrant
- 3
Add ground pork and stir-fry, add small amount of water if too dry
- 4
Season with fish sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and oyster sauce
- 5
Cook until pork is done, add basil leaves and toss briefly
- 6
Serve over rice with a fried egg
💡Tips
- •High heat gives the best wok flavor
- •Add basil at the end to keep it green
- •Use lean ground pork to reduce fat
- •No MSG needed - it's delicious without
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Pad Krapao?
Basil pork stir-fry alone has about 230 calories with 32g of protein. Add rice and egg for about 600+ calories total.
Is Pad Krapao healthy?
It's high in protein and low in carbs. The main calorie source is often the rice and fried egg served alongside.