By Agvira Rahma
Pad Kra Pao (Spicy Holy Basil Stir-Fry)
9 steps
Prep:5minCook:10min
A popular Thai dish, pad kra pao, also known as pad krapow, is a delicious stir-fry with holy basil, chilies and ground meat. It’s actually quite easy to make at home and a bonus is you get to adjust the amount of oil and chilies used to make the dish healthier and less spicy if you’ve got a low spice tolerance!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:13:17 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
7
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories439.1 kcal (22%)
Total Fat28.1 g (40%)
Carbs22.6 g (9%)
Sugars5.8 g (6%)
Protein25.5 g (51%)
Sodium2360.2 mg (118%)
Fiber1.8 g (7%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
5thai chilies
5garlic clove
60ggreen beans
0.5onion
400 grground meat
30gholy basil leaves
2 tspgrapeseed oil
Sauce
To Serve
Instructions
Step 1
Cut green beans into shorter pieces and dice onion.
Step 2
Using a mortar and pestle, pound chilies and garlic into a paste.
Step 3
Make the stir-fry sauce by combing all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.
Step 4
Heat up oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chili and garlic mixture and stir-fry until fragrant and garlic turns golden brown.
Step 5
Add ground pork and cook until it starts to change color.
Step 6
Add sauce and continue stir-frying for 30 seconds.
Step 7
Add green beans and onions and continue stir-frying until pork is cooked through.
Step 8
Turn off the heat and stir in holy basil.
Step 9
Serve hot over steamed rice. Top with a fried egg if desired. Enjoy!
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