Recreating the Pad Krapow Gai by Chef John | 𝘞𝘰𝘬𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳

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.

Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add the sliced shallots and cook until they are translucent.

Stir in the minced garlic and Thai chilies, cooking until fragrant.

Add the chopped chicken thighs and cook until browned and cooked through.

Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar, stirring to combine.

Add the sliced basil leaves and stir until wilted and mixed in.

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