Pad krapow moo (Thai basil pork stir fry)
Fiery minced pork with garlic, chilli and basil, piled on rice with a runny fried egg.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.48 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the rice in boiling water for 12 minutes, then drain.
12 min - 2
Pound or finely chop the garlic and chilli together.
- 3
Heat half the oil in a wok over a high heat. Fry the garlic and chilli for 20 seconds. Add the pork and stir fry for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until cooked and lightly browned.
5 min - 4
Add the beans, tamari, fish sauce and sugar. Cook for 3 minutes.
3 min - 5
Take off the heat and stir in the basil until it wilts.
- 6
Fry the eggs in the remaining oil until the whites are crisp at the edges. Serve the pork on rice, each with an egg on top.
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