Easy 15-min Recipe
Enjoy the bold flavors of Thai cuisine with this quick and easy Pad Kra Pao (Thai Holy Basil Stir-Fry) recipe. Packed with savory minced meat, aromatic holy basil, and a perfect blend of spices, this dish is a must-try for any Thai food lover.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb extra-lean ground chicken, ground pork, or ground beef
- 1 cup Holy basil leaves, stems removed
- 1 shallot or ¼ cup onion, finely diced
- 2 large red chilis, deseeded & thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chicken stock or beef stock
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian stir fry sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon regular soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
Serve with:
- 2 fried eggs (optional)
- cooked jasmine rice or any white rice of your choice
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients until sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry: Heat oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Fry shallot, garlic, and chilies until shallots soften. Add ground meat, cook until browned. Add sauce, stir-fry briefly. Pour in stock, stir-fry. Add basil, cook briefly. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Serve hot with rice and fried eggs if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of Thai red chilies.
- Ensure all ingredients are prepped and ready before starting cooking as the process is quick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 393 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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