1 lb minced pork
2 tsps whole green peppercorns
3 kaffir lime leaves, shredded finely
2 tbsps fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
10-15 fresh basil leaves
salt & pepper
1 large red chilli, deseeded & cut in tiny strips

Paste...
5 garlic cloves, chopped
4 large chillies, deseeded & chopped
2 tsps finely chopped coriander root
3 tbsps groundnut oil
1 tbsp hot water


Put all the ingredients for the paste in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer this paste into a wok or frying pan. Heat and stir continuosly for 4 minutes.

Increase the heat and add the minced pork.Stir continuosly for 3 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients except the basil and chilli strips and continue stirring for 3 minutes more until the meat is almost dry.

Add the basil leaves and stir once. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot with rice or a salad, garnished with chilli strips.