Spicy Basil Pork (Pad Gkaprow Mu) Recipe

Name: Spicy Basil Pork (Pad Gkaprow Mu)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons oil, for stir-frying; 10 -12 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 -3 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 lb ground pork; 10 -20 4 -6 serrano peppers or 4 -6 jalapeno peppers, for less heat; 2 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (can be hard to find) (optional); 2 -3 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 - 1 1/2 cup fresh Thai holy basil or 1 -1 1/2 cup regular sweet basil, works too; 1 dash white pepper

Servings: persons

2 -3 tablespoons oil, for stir-frying
10 -12 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 -3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 lb ground pork
10 -20 4 -6 serrano peppers or 4 -6 jalapeno peppers, for less heat
2 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (can be hard to find) (optional)
2 -3 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 - 1 1/2 cup fresh Thai holy basil or 1 -1 1/2 cup regular sweet basil, works too
1 dash white pepper

1
Prepare ingredients as instructed. Leave fresh basil whole. Pull off the hard stems from the basil and discard.
2
Heak wok or non-stick skillet till hot. Heat the oil for a few seconds, add the chopped garlic. 30 seconds later add the sliced shallots. Stir-fry for another 60 seconds.
3
Add the ground pork and cook till the pork has changed color and is no longer pink and cooked through.
4
Toss in the chillies, thinly sliced kaffir leaves (optional), and basil. Add soy sauce and fish sauce. Toss or stir to mix all the ingredients.
5
Stir-fry until basil is wilted and pork is cooked through. Sprinkle with white pepper.
6
Serve with rice.

1245

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 tablespoons oil, for stir-frying, 10 -12 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 2 -3 shallots, thinly sliced, 1 lb ground pork, and more.

Yes, Spicy Basil Pork (Pad Gkaprow Mu) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Basil Pork (Pad Gkaprow Mu)

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