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🔥 Pad Kra Pao Recipe (Thai Basil Stir-Fry)

Authentic Pad Kra Pao recipe made with minced chicken, Thai basil, garlic, and chilies. Quick, spicy, and flavorful Thai stir-fry perfect for weeknight dinners.

Pad Kra Pao is one of Thailand’s most loved street-food dishes. It's a fast, spicy, aromatic stir-fry made with minced chicken or pork, garlic, chilies, and fresh Thai basil. Served over rice with a crispy fried egg, it’s the perfect 15-minute meal.

📝 Ingredients

Protein

  • 400g minced chicken (or pork, beef, tofu)

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4–6 Thai bird’s eye chilies (adjust to spice level)
  • 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for color)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water

Other

  • 1 cup Thai holy basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Steamed jasmine rice
  • 1–2 fried eggs (optional but authentic)

🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare aromatics

Crush garlic and chilies together until rough paste forms.

2. Cook the protein

Heat oil in a wok. Add garlic–chili mixture and fry until fragrant.
Add minced chicken and cook until no longer pink.

3. Add vegetables (optional)

Add bell pepper or onions if using. Stir-fry 2 minutes.

4. Mix the sauce

Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water.
Stir well and let everything combine.

5. Add basil

Turn off heat and fold in Thai holy basil. Let it wilt naturally.

6. Serve

Spoon over hot jasmine rice and top with a crispy fried egg.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with Thai jasmine rice for best flavor.
  • Add a fried egg with crispy edges for an authentic finish.
  • Pair with simple Thai cucumber salad.
  • Add stir-fried morning glory or Asian greens on the side.
  • Enjoy with Thai iced tea to balance the heat.

❓ FAQs

1. Can I make Pad Kra Pao vegetarian?

Yes! Replace chicken with tofu or mushrooms and use soy sauce instead of fish sauce.

2. Can I use regular basil?

If Thai holy basil isn’t available, use Thai sweet basil. Regular Italian basil works in emergencies.

3. Is Pad Kra Pao always spicy?

Traditionally yes, but you can reduce chilies for a milder version.

4. Can I meal-prep this dish?

Yes. Store the stir-fry separately and add basil fresh when reheating.

5. What meat works best?

Chicken, pork, or beef. Minced versions work best for texture.

🌟 Similar Recipes : 

  • Pad Thai Recipe
  • Thai Basil Fried Rice
  • Thai Chicken Satay
  • Thai Green Curry
  • Larb Salad
  • Pad See Ew
  • Thai Pineapple Fried Rice


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