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Thai Beef Pad Kra Pao Recipe

Thai · Main course · 20 min total

A quick and fiery Thai stir-fry featuring ground beef and holy basil, known as pad kra pao. This recipe delivers authentic flavors with a savory-sweet sauce and a crispy fried egg on top.

Ingredients

• 8 oz ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies, minced (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup holy basil leaves (or Thai basil, firmly packed)
• 2 large eggs
• Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
• Fried egg (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and chilies, stir-fry for 15 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef and break it apart. Stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir-fry for 1 minute until the sauce coats the beef.
5. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the basil leaves until wilted.
6. Serve over steamed jasmine rice, topped with a crispy fried egg if desired.

Tips

• Use holy basil for authentic flavor; Thai basil is a good substitute.
• Adjust chilies to your spice preference.
• For extra flavor, add a splash of dark soy sauce for color.
• Serve with cucumber slices and prik nam pla (fish sauce with chilies) on the side.

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