This dish is undoubtedly one of the most popular in the Kingdom, enjoyed across all regions of Thailand. While the pork version is the most beloved, Pad Kaprao is equally delicious with chicken, shrimp, or mixed seafood. You can easily vary the flavors with this simple and quick recipe, ready in no time.
Did you know? Pad Kaprao is so iconic that Thailand even holds a national Pad Kaprao competition, celebrating the creativity and passion behind this flavorful dish!
Serves 2.
1 tablespoon oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 bird's eye chilli peppers, chopped
250 g minced chicken or pork
75 g snake beans, thinly sliced
1 handful holy basil leaves
Seasoning:
½ tablespoon soy sauce
½ tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon coconut sugar
Garnish: crunchy vegetables and fried egg.
Heat the oil and stir-fry the garlic, chillies, chicken or pork and beans for about 3 minutes. Add the seasoning and cook for another minute. Add the holy basil. Cook an additional minute.
Pour onto a serving plate, garnish with crunchy vegetables and serve with rice, topped with a fried egg.
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