Use a mortar instead of a blender to crush garlic and bird's eye chilies—coarse, uneven grinding prevents burning in oil and preserves the pungent, bright aroma unique to these ingredients.
Basil is delicate—overcooking at high heat will burn its tender leaves and destroy its natural aromatic quality, so always add it last and mix only with residual heat.
The key to authentic Thai-style fried eggs is cooking them in very hot, bubbling oil that creates bubbles and causes the outer edges to puff up sharply and become crisp.
Recommended for 🙋
⭐Those who want to successfully recreate a Southeast Asian basil pork over rice restaurant dish at home with rich, smoky flavor.
⭐Anyone seeking a refreshing, savory, satisfying bowl of nourishing rice that clears the head and satisfies even the most tired appetite.
Sung Si-kyung's Pad Krapao
A Thai-style pork and basil rice bowl with spicy Thai chilies, pungent garlic, and an exotic savory depth from fish sauce.
15 minEasyRice bowls
minced porkgarlicThai chili pepperred chili pepperbasil