Pad Horapa (Thai Sweet Basil Stir-Fry Recipe)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
625 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Pad Horapa (Thai Sweet Basil Stir-Fry Recipe)
Description
Pad Horapa (Thai Sweet Basil Stir-Fry Recipe) centers on beef cooked with a fragrant mixture of garlic and chilies, pounded fresh to release their flavors. The stir-fry is flavored with oyster sauce, Golden Mountain sauce, white sugar, and white pepper, creating a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and mildly spicy notes. The final addition of sweet basil at the end adds a bright, herbal aroma characteristic of this dish.
The beef is quickly stir-fried to retain tenderness and evenly coated with the sauce, which also develops a glossy appearance. The fresh basil leaves are stirred in off heat to preserve their vibrant color and flavor.
This dish is typically served immediately with rice, making it a complete and satisfying meal that balances protein with bold Thai seasonings. Variations can substitute different proteins while maintaining the essence of the recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 chilies add to taste
- 10.5 ounces beef
- 1.5 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Golden Mountain Sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder
- 1 cup sweet basil
Instructions
- Pound the chilies and garlic with a mortar and pestle.
- Preheat your oil in a wok and add your chili and garlic paste. Let it fry until it becomes fragrant, and the garlic turns golden.
- Toss in the beef slices and stir-fry until they’re nearly done. Avoid overcooking!
- Add the sauces and seasonings: white pepper powder, white sugar, golden mountain, and oyster sauce. Keep things moving and coat each piece of beef with the stir-fry sauce. Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved before continuing.
- Lastly, turn off the heat and then stir in sweet basil. Serve immediately with rice.
Notes
- You can substitute beef with chicken, pork, or tofu according to preference.
- Adjust the number of chilies to control the heat level to your taste.
- Serve hot with steamed rice to complement the dish and balance flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 625 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 625kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 717mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 857IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 131mg | 146% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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