Moo Pad Prik Pao

Moo Pad Prik Pao is a flavorful Thai stir-fry featuring tender pork and vibrant vegetables, all tossed in a rich roasted chili paste that gives it a unique depth of flavor. This healthy lunch dish is quick to prepare and is both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for a midday meal.

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin - 250 grams, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, thinly sliced
• Roasted chili paste (Nam Prik Pao) - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh basil leaves - 10 grams, chopped
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges for serving

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sliced shallots, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Increase the heat to high and add the sliced pork, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the roasted chili paste, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, mixing well to coat the pork.
5. Add the sliced red and green bell peppers, carrot, and zucchini to the pan, stirring-fry for another 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
7. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 370
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 820 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the pork, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of colorful vegetables.

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