Pad Kee Mao

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk together the fish sauce, soy sauce and vinegar, and set aside.
2. 2
   Roughly chop the garlic and 3 of the chilies together.
3. 3
   Smash the other two chilies with the flat of a knife, and set aside.
4. 4
   Put a wok (or a large frying pan) over medium-high heat; when its hot, add the oil, the garlic-and-chile mixture and the onion.
5. 5
   Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6. 6
   Add the pork and a splash of the sauce.
7. 7
   Cook, stirring to break up the meat, until the pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Add the peppers and noodles.
9. 9
   Turn the heat to high, and add almost all of the sauce (save a spoonful or two to add later if needed).
10. 10
    Cook, tossing everything together and separating the noodles if necessary, until the noodles are coated in sauce and take on a slightly charred flavor from the wok.
11. 11
    Taste, and add more sauce if needed.
12. 12
    Toss in the basil and the smashed chiles, and serve immediately.