Pad Kee Mow

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In answer to a query in the threads. I think this recipe may have come originally from epicurious, can't remember. Serving quantity is for part of a thai meal

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Steps

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Combine sugar and pepper in a small bowl.

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Also combine the fish sauce and soy sauce in another bowl.

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Have everything ready and next to the stove.

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Heat a wok over high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil and heat until a piece of the chopped garlic sizzles immediately when dropped into the wok.

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Add the rest of the garlic to the oil and stir fry for 30 seconds , until garlic is golden.

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Add the chillies and stir fry another 30 seconds.

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Then add either the pork or chicken and stir fry for 3-5 minutes until browned and cooked.

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Add the sugar mixture and toss to mix , then the fish sauce mixture , also the vinegar and continue stir frying until the sauce bubbles and thickens a little , about 1 minute.

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Add the rice noodles and fold gently and repeatedly until they soften and absorb the sauce , about 3-5 minutes , adding more oil if needed.

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Add most of the basil and toss gently until it begins to wilt.

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Add tomatoes , turn once and remove from heat.

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Transfer to a platter and garnish with.

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Ingredients

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thai chile, garlic, sugar, rice vinegar, black pepper, fish sauce, vegetable oil, ground pork, wide egg noodles, thai basil, tomatoes