Thai Holy Basil Stir Fry: Pad Krapaw (Pad Kra Pao)
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
266 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Thai Holy Basil Stir Fry: Pad Krapaw (Pad Kra Pao)
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Pad Krapow is a popular Thai street food and just so happens to be one of the easiest and most flavorful Thai dishes to make at home. Finely minced or ground meat is stir fried with Thai holy basil in this classic Thai recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Chicken or Pork or Beef
- 4 Thai chilies
- 1 small shallot Finely minced
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ Cup long beans or green beans cut into small pieces.
- 1 Cup Thai holy basil Loosely packed. About 40-50 leaves.
- cooking oil
- 4 eggs optional
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, water, soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce and stir to combine.
- Mince or finely chop the garlic and shallot. Rinse the beans, if using, and cut into 1 inch pieces.
- Cut the Thai chilies into small pieces and discard the stems and seeds.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the wok or pan and heat the wok or heavy bottomed pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and shallots and stir fry for about 1-2 minutes, being carful not to burn.
- Add in the minced or ground meat and cook until just browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
- Add the beans, if using, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the cooking sauce and stir to combine. Cook for 2-5 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the wok on pan from the heat and add in the basil. Stir to combine.
- If using, fry the eggs in a pan with some cooking oil.
- Serve the Pad Krapow warm, over rice and topped with a fried egg.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
261mg
(87%)
Sodium
994mg
(41%)
Potassium
750mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
590IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 261mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 994mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 750mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
12 reviews
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