Thai Basil Beef
Thai Basil Beef, known as Pad Gra Prow, is a popular and aromatic stir-fry dish from Thailand. It features tender slices of beef cooked quickly with fresh Thai holy basil, chilies, garlic, and a savory-sweet sauce, often served over rice with a fried egg on top.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein meal, with the beef providing a substantial amount, and is moderate in fat from the stir-frying oil and optional egg. A typical serving, including rice, offers a balanced mix of macronutrients and key minerals like iron, with a rough calorie range of 500-700 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The defining ingredient is Thai holy basil (not sweet basil), which has a unique peppery, clove-like aroma that gives the dish its signature flavor. Culturally, it's a quintessential street food and home-cooked staple in Thailand, prized for its quick preparation and bold, satisfying taste.
