🇹🇭 Thailand recipe
Pad Kra Pao (Holy Basil Stir-fry)
The undisputed king of Thai street food, Pad Kra Pao is a fiercely spiced stir-fry of minced meat with holy basil, garlic, and chilies. Served over steamed rice with a crispy fried egg on top, it is the everyday lunch of choice for millions of Thai people.
Prep10 mins
Cook5 mins
Serves2
Difficultyeasy
Ingredients
- 300g minced pork (or chicken)
- 1 cup holy basil leaves (bai kra pao), packed
- 4-6 bird's eye chilies, lightly crushed or sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (for frying, optional but traditional)
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 26 g
- Carbs
- 38 g
- Fat
- 18 g
