Comments on: Thai Basil Pork | Pad Gkaprow Mu

By: Dan Kraan, LC Community Moderator

Dan Kraan, LC Community Moderator — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:09:57 +0000

We look forward to hearing about your results, Ann.

By: Ann Smits

Ann Smits — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:24:20 +0000

This is a recipe I will be trying for sure this week. Thanks.

By: Testers Choice

Testers Choice — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:30:18 +0000

[Beth Price] This recipe is our family’s go-to weeknight winner. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe to a T, but after that? Let the variations begin! I’ve used ground beef, chicken, turkey, and even venison. Depending on what I’ve got on hand, I may substitute regular basil for Thai basil, any pepper (even dried crushed red peppers) for the Thai chilies, and green onions for the shallots. The most important element is the combination of soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Once you have that, let the experimentation begin.

By: Testers' Choice

Testers' Choice — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:15:00 +0000

[Amy Giezentanner] This Thai basil pork is a spicy dish not for the faint of heart, but what a reward for the brave souls who dare eat it! It’s a full-bodied, flavorful dish with a kick of Thai chiles to cut the fullness and a touch of bright basil to level it out. The combined texture and flavor go well with the rice suggested in the recipe, but I suspect it would also blend well with gourmet pasta. The ingredients may be a little hard to find in certain areas, but the dish is well worth the search. It’s a quick and flavorful must for households on the go.

By: Testers' Choice

Testers' Choice — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:12:38 +0000

[Jodi Calhoun] It was the simplicity of this recipe first got my attention. A recipe this simple will either be disappointing or memorable. This is a clear, spunky dish. It plays tricks with your tongue. My dinner guest gasped.

By: Testers' Choice

Testers' Choice — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:11:57 +0000

[Anonymous] This recipe turned out great! My family was very impressed with the results. We don’t usually stir-fry with ground pork, but found that it had great flavor (especially because of the pork fat) that made for a great dish. It was even better the next day because the flavors of basil and pork continued to meld and develop.

By: Testers' Choice

Testers' Choice — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:10:28 +0000

[Steve Subera] This Thai basil pork recipe arrived just as I started Asia night at home. Once a week, I cook a meal inspired by an Asian country. This recipe was quick, allowed me to have fun wandering in our local Asian grocery store, and tasted complex thanks to the genius of fish, soy, and oyster sauces. Our six-year old liked it, although it was a bit hot for her. White rice was fine, but sticky rice would have been better. Next time.

By: Testers' Choice

Testers' Choice — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:09:38 +0000

[John Velek] I think a lot of people are intimidated by wok cooking, but it’s very easy. This pork dish had an interesting mix of flavors from hot pepper and garlic to brown sugar and the fish and oyster sauces gave extra layers of flavor. For such a simple dish you get a wonderful mixture of flavor levels. I also like Sriracha sauce as a side for extra heat.

By: Testers' Choice

Testers' Choice — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:13:28 +0000

[Kim Graham] If you’re craving Thai food, I highly recommend this simple and tasty basil pork dish. The flavor is sweet and salty at first bite, and then the hit of spiciness comes through. The flavors blend beautifully, creating a restaurant-quality dish that is easy for a home cook.

By: Testers' Choice

Testers' Choice — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:08:21 +0000

[Sonia Soelter] This Thai basil pork recipe filled my house with fragrance and tasted every bit as good as it smelled. I would encourage use of a quality soy sauce and fish sauce to prevent the recipe from becoming too salty. It is also very quick to make and will become a permanent addition to my list of quick weekday meals.