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10-Minute Vegan Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Stir-fry)

This Vegan Pad Krapow, based on our Reader-Favorite recipe for Thai basil chicken, is a quick, tasty, and satisfying plant-based meal & takes just 10 mins!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 222 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 3 holland chilies (thinly sliced)
  • 1-2 Thai bird's eye chilies (optional, thinly sliced)
  • 3 shallots (thinly sliced)
  • 5 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 1 package seitan/vegan chicken (227g, chopped into small bits)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional non-vegan ingredient ok for pescetarians or flexitarians - see note in recipe introduction; if using, reduce soy sauce by 1 teaspoon. Can also substitute vegan fish sauce.)
  • 2-3 tablespoons water
  • 1 bunch holy or Thai Basil leaves (de-stemmed, washed)
  • Juice of half a lime (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a wok over high heat, add the oil, chilies, shallots and garlic, and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the vegan chicken, and stir-fry for 30 seconds, spreading evenly in a single layer. Then let the vegan chicken brown, stirring occasionally to sear it evenly.
  2. Add the sugar, light soy sauce (add half the amount if using fish sauce), and dark soy sauce. At this point, add the fish sauce if you are pescatarian/flexitarian.
  3. Stir-fry for another minute, and deglaze the pan with water. Because your pan is over high heat, the liquid should cook off very quickly.
  4. Add the basil, and stir-fry until wilted. Finish with fresh lime juice (optional, but a good opportunity for extra tang and flavor, especially for those omitting the fish sauce!). Serve over steamed rice!

Nutrition Information

Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 578mg (24%) Potassium 235mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 954IU (19%) Vitamin C 56mg (62%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222

% Daily Value*

Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 578mg 24%
Potassium 235mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 954IU 19%
Vitamin C 56mg 62%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.