Thai Basil Stir Fried Ground Pork (Pad Krapow Moo Sap)

First, pound the cilantro root, fresh chilies, garlic, and dried chilies together until well combined. Set this mixture aside. Heat a wok over high heat, adding just enough oil to coat the bottom. Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat slightly. Add the pounded chili-garlic mixture to the wok and stir-fry until it becomes fragrant. Add the ground pork.

Continue to stir-fry the pork until it is almost fully cooked. At this point, season the dish with the seasoning powder, sugar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and seasoning sauce. Add a splash of dark soy sauce to enhance the color.

Stir all the ingredients together well until everything is well combined. Once the flavors are balanced to your liking, add the basil leaves and stir-fry for just a few seconds. Turn off the heat and transfer the stir-fry to a plate for serving. Optionally, you can top it with a fried egg.