Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir-Fry)
Fast. Fiery. Deeply savory.
Thailand’s #1 street food — spicy holy basil stir-fry with a crispy fried egg on top.
Ingredients
- 300 g ground pork
- 2 cups holy basil (packed)
- 6 cloves garlic
- 5 bird eye chilies
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 eggs (for frying)
The Street Food That Stole My Heart
I ate Pad Kra Pao from a tiny street stall in Bangkok and it literally changed my life. Spicy, savory, aromatic, with a crispy fried egg on top and steaming jasmine rice underneath -- it is the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes while you eat. I have spent years perfecting this version at home.
Hot Wok, Big Flavors
Get your wok screaming hot -- this is not a dish for gentle cooking. Add oil, then toss in minced garlic and Thai chilies. Stir-fry f
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