kung pad krapow

This recipe can be adapted by substituting pork or chicken for the shrimp, but the meat should be very finely chopped or coarsely ground.

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 small fresh red or green chilies, finely chopped
• 6-8 raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined I medium onion, cut in half and roughly sliced 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 20 holy basil leaves

1. In a wok or frying pan, heat the oil and fry the garlic and chilies, stirring well, until the garlic begins to brown.
2. If using a protein other than shrimp, add and cook for 3-5 minutes before adding remaining ingredients.
3. If using shrimp, add them and stir, then quickly add the remaining ingredients, mixing well.
4. Cook until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Turn onto a serving dish and serve.

Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes (a little longer for mammal meat)