Thai Holy Basil Stir Fry: Pad Krapaw (Pad Kra Pao)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 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)
Description
Thai Holy Basil Stir Fry, known as Pad Krapaw (or Pad Kra Pao), uses ground chicken, pork, or beef cooked with garlic, shallots, and Thai chilies. A sauce of soy, oyster, and fish sauces combined with water and sugar creates a flavorful base. Green beans provide textural interest and a slight crispness. The quick stir-fry method preserves the tenderness of the meat and the aromatic qualities of fresh holy basil by adding it after cooking and removing from heat.
The dish has a balance of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors simmered in a flavorful sauce that thickens slightly as it reduces. Usually served hot over steamed rice, it is often topped with a fried egg which adds richness and a creamy texture that complements the spicy stir-fry.
The recipe suggests frying eggs separately to serve alongside. The inclusion of fresh holy basil leaves last keeps their aroma vibrant. Careful timing ensures the meat is tender and green beans retain some bite.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound ground chicken or pork or beef
- 4 Thai chilies
- 1 shallot Finely minced, small
- 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 cut into small pieces, or green beans
- 1 Cup Thai holy basil Loosely packed. About 40-50 leaves.
- neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4 egg optional
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
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