Thai Beef and Basil with Rice
Thai Beef and Basil with Rice, known as Pad Krapow Neua, is a popular and flavorful stir-fry dish from Thailand. It typically features sliced beef stir-fried with holy basil, garlic, chilies, and a savory sauce made from oyster sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce, all served over a bed of steamed jasmine rice.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced meal, offering a good source of protein from the beef and carbohydrates from the rice, with moderate fat content from the stir-frying oil and sauces. A standard serving provides a solid mix of iron, B vitamins, and capsaicin from the chilies, with a rough calorie count of 500-700 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5.0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.0 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.0 mg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a quintessential Thai street food and comfort dish, beloved for its bold, aromatic flavors that perfectly balance salty, spicy, and savory notes. Nutritionally, the holy basil used is distinct from sweet basil and contains compounds like eugenol, which has antioxidant properties.
