Description
Pad Kra Pao Thai Holy Basil Stir-Fry is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of Thai cuisine right to your dinner table. With its fragrant holy basil, savory sauces, and a perfect balance of spice and sweetness, this stir-fry is quick to prepare and ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Each bite delivers an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (pork or chicken)
- 2 cups fresh holy basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Bird's Eye chili peppers, sliced (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (vegetarian option available)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and slicing the chili peppers.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Stir in minced garlic and sliced chili peppers, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar; stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add holy basil leaves, stirring gently until wilted. Serve hot over jasmine rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute ground meat with tofu or shrimp for variations. For added crunch, toss in bell peppers or snap peas during cooking. Adjust spice levels by modifying the number of chilies based on your preference.