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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.

ThaiTHmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 cup Thai basil
4 cloves garlic
2 bird's eye chili
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 cups cooked rice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Mix fish sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl.

2

Finely dice shallots, chop garlic, and slice Thai chilies.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add shallots and garlic; cook for about a minute.

4

Add Thai chilies and cook for another minute.

5

Add 1 pound of ground pork and cook until color is gone and liquid evaporates.

6

Mix in the sauce mixture and add chicken broth; cook until liquid evaporates.

7

Add a handful of basil and mix until wilted, about 30 seconds.

8

In a separate hot pan, cook an egg in oil until crispy edges form and yolk is perfect.

9

Serve plain white rice topped with the pork mixture and the cooked egg.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

wokspatulacooking pot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Basil Stir-FryThai Basil Chicken
Local Name: ผัดกะเพรา

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