These tender meatballs are lightly browned, then finished in a bright tomato sauce scented with garlic and basil. The result is soft, juicy polpette with a rich, savory interior and a clean, lively sugo perfect for scooping up with bread.

Pad Krapao Moo is a fast, fiery stir-fry of savory minced pork scented with garlic, chilies, and holy basil, finished with a glossy umami-rich sauce. Served over hot jasmine rice and topped with a crisp-edged fried egg, it is bold, fragrant, and deeply comforting.