#152 · by Hot Thai Kitchen
Thai holy basil chicken stir-fry (pad kra pao)
Minced chicken stir-fried with garlic, chilli and holy basil, usually served over rice with a fried egg.
Recipe by Hot Thai Kitchen. All credit for the recipe goes to them. Ingredient amounts and steps are on their page, and we don't copy them.
Helper view
- Effort
- Easy
- Time
- Quick stir-fry (the creator's page gives no time)
- Equipment
- One wok
- Spice
- Spicy as written (5 to 10 Thai chillies, to taste). Use fewer for a milder dish.
- Kids
- Not for little ones as written (chillies)
Tips for little ones
General tips for this type of dish, not from the recipe.
- Leave out the chillies, or use only a little, for little ones.
- Cut the meat small and serve with soft rice.
At a glance
A popular Thai street-food dish. The creator's page has the full method and a video.
Our rating
Fresh on the list, not tried by us yet. Tell us how it goes!
Key ingredients
minced chicken, holy basil, garlic, chilli, egg
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