Thai Basil Pork Belly (Krapow Moo Krob)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 chilies (adjust to taste)
• 1 1/3 cups fried pork belly (sliced)
• 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 3 tbsp water
• a handful holy basil

Steps

1. 1

   Pound garlic and chilies with a mortar and pestle.

2. 2

   Mix all sauces and seasonings in a small bowl: water, white sugar, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and light soy sauce.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chilies and garlic until fragrant and golden.

4. 4

   Add the sauce mix from step 2 and allow the sauces to cook and blend together for a brief amount of time.

5. 5

   Add fried pork belly and holy basil.

6. 6

   Toss to mix, until the basil is slightly wilted, and the pork belly is warm. Serve immediately.