Stir Fried Pork with Basil (Pad Ga-Prao)

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic
• 1 cup chopped white onion
• 2-30+ small chilies to taste
• 1 sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped fresh green beans (chopped very small)
• 1/2 cup ground pork (or chicken/beef)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon black soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup basil leaves

Directions:

1. Smash chilies with a stone mortar & pestle if you have one, or use the side or back of a knife. Smash garlic, and set aside with the chilies.

2. Clean basil by picking off the leaves and flowers, and discarding the stems. Rinse and set aside.

3. Heat the oil in a pan until very hot on high heat. Throw in the chilies & garlic, and stir until browned. You should sneeze from the chili. (You may want to open a window.)

4. When the garlic is ready, add the pork. Break it up in the pan with your spatula, to make sure it cooks evenly. Fry until no longer red.

5. Add sugar, soy sauce, green beans, red bell pepper & fish sauce. Stir and let absorb.

6. When dry, add the water and the basil leaves. Stir until basil is wilted, and serve on rice.

7. If you want to top with a fried egg, add a bit more oil in the pan, and allow the oil to get very hot. Crack an egg in the middle. If it’s hot enough the egg will bubble up and sizzle. When browned on the edges, flip and wait until browned on the other side. Remove and place on top of the rice.

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