Pad Kra Pao #Thaifood original Stir Fry Beef Holy Basil Recipe #Recipe

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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