How To Make Thai Holy Basil Chicken Stir Fry | Pad Ka Prao Gai | Authentic Family Recipe #12

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Soy sauce is lower in calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while ground pork is often less expensive.

Peel garlic and smash it in a mortar and pestle to release fragrance.

Heat cooking oil in a hot wok.

Add smashed garlic and chillies to the wok and stir-fry until garlic turns golden brown.

Add 300 grams of minced chicken to the wok and stir-fry.

Season the chicken with 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of seasoning soy sauce, 0.5 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of palm sugar.

Stir everything together until well combined and cooked through.

Off the heat, add 1 cup of holy basil leaves and stir until just wilted.

Plate the dish and prepare a fried egg if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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