Moo Pad Prik Pao (Spicy Stir-Fried Pork With Chili Paste)
This spicy stir-fried pork with chili paste, or moo pad prik pao recipe, is a quick and easy Thai dinner ready in only 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cups or 10 oz pork, sliced thinly
- 1 1/2 tablespoon chili paste, see notes
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 2 tablespoons golden mountain sauce, Thai seasoning sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2/3 cup onions, sliced
- 2 large chilies, sliced, adjust to taste, see notes
- 4 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in your wok over medium. Sauté garlic until golden and fragrant.
- Toss in the pork and stir-fry it until it’s cooked through yet tender.
- Add all your sauces and seasonings: Thai chili paste, golden mountain sauce, oyster sauce, and white sugar. Thoroughly mix and coat each piece of pork with sauce.
- Add your prepped onions and chilies into the mix. Stir-fry until they reach your desired level of softness and coat with sauce.
- Take your wok off the heat, sprinkle in green onions, and give everything one final stir. Serve immediately with rice.
Notes
- For the exact measurements, please scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Thai chili paste: A key ingredient for this spicy Thai pork stir-fry recipe. You can source it at Asian supermarkets, or buy it online at Amazon. For the best results, use my recipe for homemade Thai chili paste.
- Chilies: Prik chi fa, or prik chi faa, chilies are crucial for adding a moderate amount of heat without overwhelming the other flavors. These are large Thai chilies, offering a fresh heat that complements the other tastes.
Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
