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Our next destination is the legendary Anti, renowned for its stir-fried dishes featuring crispy pork belly. The process here begins by boiling the pork belly to tender perfection before slicing it into strips for deep frying. This method increases the surface area for a satisfying crunch and allows the pork to absorb the flavors from the stir-fry.
One of the most popular dishes here is pad kaprao, stir-fried holy basil with crispy pork belly. Diners can quickly recognize the robust, flavorful quality of the pork, which serves as a vessel for the aromatic basil, chilies, and garlic, making it a quintessential Thai dish.