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A black bowl filled with fragrant pad kra pao topped with crispy Thai basil, steamed white rice, and a perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg.
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Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir Fry)

This Pad Kra Pao is a quick Thai basil stir-fry made with ground meat, chilies, and a savory sauce. Perfect with rice and a crispy fried egg on top, it’s satisfying, and incredibly easy to make in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
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Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed or minced
  • 2 Thai chili peppers smashed or minced
  • 6 oz ground meat chicken, pork, or beef
  • 1 handful Thai basil

Sauce

Optional

  • Fried egg for topping

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions, garlic, and chilies for 2 minutes.
  • Add ground meat and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add sauce and stir until the meat is well coated and sauce is mostly absorbed.
  • Stir in Thai basil just until wilted.
  • Serve next to hot rice and top with a fried egg if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g