Thai Pad Kra Pao Recipe (Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry Recipe) | Yummy Tummy Aarthi
Recipe Information
Pad Kra Pao
Cultural Context
Originating from Thailand, Pad Kra Pao is a beloved street food dish known for its bold flavors and fragrant basil. Traditionally made with holy basil, it embodies the essence of Thai cuisine—spicy, savory, and aromatic. Today, variations abound, with many opting for different proteins or even vegetarian versions, making it accessible worldwide.
ground meat
🥗Healthier: tofu
💰Cheaper: chicken
Tofu offers a plant-based protein option.
Thai basil
🥗Healthier: sweet basil
💰Cheaper: regular basil
Sweet basil is more widely available.
oyster sauce
🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce
💰Cheaper: soy sauce
Mushroom sauce provides a similar umami flavor.
bird's eye chili
🥗Healthier: jalapeño
💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes
Jalapeños are milder and easier to find.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.
Add minced garlic and finely chopped bird's eye chili; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar; mix well and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add Thai basil leaves and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
Serve hot over steamed rice with a fried egg on top.
Cooking Techniques
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