🌿 Thai Basil Stir-Fry (Pad Kra Pao)

✨ Introduction

This bold and aromatic Thai dish features stir-fried meat with fresh basil, chilies, and savory sauce—served hot with steamed rice for a quick and flavorful meal.

🧂 Ingredients

• 300g ground pork or chicken
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2–3 red chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Steamed rice, for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and chilies. Stir-fry until fragrant.
2. Add meat: Add ground pork or chicken. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
3. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce (if using), sugar, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. Finish: Add Thai basil leaves and stir until wilted. Remove from heat.
5. Serve: Spoon over steamed rice and enjoy hot.

💡 Tips

• Spice level: Adjust chilies to your heat preference.
• Protein swap: Try tofu or shrimp for variation.