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Pad Kra Pao

Pad Kra Pao is a flavorful Thai stir-fried dish featuring minced meat, Thai basil, and a blend of savory sauces. It's quick to prepare and is often served over rice with a fried egg on top for added richness.

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Ingredients

  • 300g minced chicken or pork
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Thai bird's eye chilies, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • Cooked jasmine rice for serving
  • 2 fried eggs (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the minced garlic and bird's eye chilies, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the minced meat and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.

  4. 4

    Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, mixing well to combine.

  5. 5

    Add the Thai basil leaves and stir-fry for another minute until the basil is wilted.

  6. 6

    Serve hot over jasmine rice and top with a fried egg if desired.

Quick Info

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories450
Protein30g
Carbs40g
Fat20g

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