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Thai Spicy Pork Egg Breakfast

Cultural Context

Originating from Thailand, this breakfast dish combines the heartiness of fried rice with the richness of eggs and the bold flavors of spices. Traditionally enjoyed by locals, it reflects the Thai love for savory and spicy flavors, often accompanied by fresh herbs and lime. Today, variations can be found in many countries, adapting to local tastes while maintaining its core essence.

ThaiTHmain
30 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
4 garlic cloves
4-5 birds’ eye chillies (or to taste)
3 tbsp vegetable oil
200g (7 oz) pork mince
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 cup Thai basil leaves (or regular Italian basil is fine too)
2 eggs

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for fish sauce, while salt is a basic seasoning.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar heat with a different flavor profile.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while white rice is more economical.

1

Use a mortar and pestle to pound the garlic and chillies to a very rough paste. Remove any large garlic skins and chilli stems.

2

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat.

3

Add the garlic chilli paste and stir-fry for half a minute.

4

Then add the pork and stir-fry for a minute.

5

Add in the oyster sauce and fish sauce and stir-fry until the pork is cooked.

6

Toss through the basil leaves, then remove from heat and set aside for later.

7

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a small frying pan over high heat.

8

Crack the eggs in and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the edges are crispy and the yolk is cooked to your liking.

9

Remove the pan from the heat.

10

Spoon out some of the excess oil.

11

Then spoon the spicy pork mixture over the eggs. Serve in the pan.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingscrambling

Equipment Needed

wokfrying panmortar and pestle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Khao Pad MooThai Pork Fried Rice with Egg

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