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Pad Krapow Gai Recipe (Quick Thai)

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Pad Kra Pow Gai

Cultural Context

Pad Kra Pow Gai, a beloved Thai street food, showcases the vibrant flavors of holy basil and spicy chilies. Traditionally enjoyed as a quick meal, this dish reflects Thailand's culinary emphasis on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, often adapted to suit local tastes while maintaining its essence.

ThaiTHmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 cloves of garlic
10 birds eye chillies
1 red chilli
100g Thai holy basil
300g chicken breast
2 tbsp of oyster sauce
1 tbsp of seasoning sauce
1 tbsp of dark soy sauce
1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce

holy basil

🥗Healthier: Thai basil

💰Cheaper: basil

Thai basil is more widely available and has a similar flavor profile.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce provides a similar umami flavor for a healthier option.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while ground turkey is a cost-effective protein.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce can provide a similar salty flavor without fish.

1

Prepare the ingredients by chopping the garlic and slicing the chillies.

2

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

3

Add the garlic and chillies to the pan, stirring until fragrant.

4

Add the chicken breast, cooking until browned and cooked through.

5

Stir in the oyster sauce, seasoning sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and fish sauce.

6

Add the Thai holy basil and stir until wilted.

7

Serve hot with plain jasmine rice.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishsoy

Also Known As

Stir-Fried Chicken with Holy BasilPad Krapow Gai

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