dinner · dairy-free
Pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry)
Thailand's favorite quick lunch: minced pork or chicken stir-fried with chilies, garlic and holy basil over rice with a crispy fried egg.
- Time
- 20min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains egg, wheat, soy, fish and molluscs.
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Method
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1
Fry the garlic-chili paste in oil over high heat until fragrant.
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2
Add meat and stir-fry until cooked through, 71°C (160°F) for pork or 74°C (165°F) for chicken.
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3
Add sauces, sugar and water and toss until glossy.
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4
Turn off the heat and fold in the basil until wilted.
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5
Serve over rice with a crispy fried egg.
