Lamb Mince Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir Fry)

Eleanor Craig

Embark on a culinary journey to Thailand with this Lamb Mince Pad Kra Pao. This dish harmonizes aromatic Thai basil with succulent lamb, delivering an enticing mix of spicy, savory, and herbaceous flavors. It's a modern twist on a classic street food delight, guaranteed to awaken your taste buds with its authenticity and rich depth.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine East / Southeast Asian

Servings bowls

Calories 761 kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

500 g ground lamb (minced lamb) - Preferably organic for richer flavor
3 tbsp vegetable oil - Sunflower or canola oil recommended
5 cloves garlic - Finely chopped
3 units bird's eye chilies - Sliced, adjust to taste
200 g green beans - Cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp soy sauce - Use light soy sauce for authenticity
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tbsp sugar - Brown sugar for a deeper sweetness
1 bunch Thai Basil - Fresh, remove woody stems

To Serve

4 cups jasmine rice - Cooked and steamed
4 large fried egg - 1 per serving, optional, but recommended for tradition

Instructions

In a large wok or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Add the garlic and bird's eye chilies, stirring briskly until the garlic is golden and aromatic, about 30 seconds.
Increase the heat to high. Add the lamb mince, breaking it apart with a spatula. Sauté until the lamb is browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the green beans and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing them to remain crisp.
Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Mix well to evenly coat the lamb.
Add the Thai basil leaves, stirring until just wilted and the flavors are melded, about 30 seconds.
Serve hot over a bed of jasmine rice, optionally topped with a fried egg for an authentic touch.

Notes

For more heat, increase the number of chilies or keep their seeds. Substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.

Nutrition

Calories: 761kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 34gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 277mgSodium: 893mgPotassium: 557mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 728IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 4mg

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