Pad Kra Pao Nua (beef with basil)
Explore the vibrant flavors and rich aromas of Thai cuisine with our Pad Kra Pao Nua recipe. This beloved Thai street food dish combines tender beef, fragrant basil, garlic, and spicy chillies, creating a symphony of tastes in every bite. Discover the origins of this popular meal and learn how to recreate it in your own kitchen, with the flexibility to customize the protein to your liking. Whether you prefer beef, chicken, pork, or seafood, our recipe offers a delicious and satisfying experience that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Thailand.
Ingredients
300 grams ground beef (minced beef)
3 cloves garlic - minced
4 piece red chili (red chilli in British English) - smashed and sliced into 2 or 3 pieces each
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
½ tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 cup basil - Thai- 4 piece calamansi - you may substitute lime juice to taste
Instructions
- First, sauté the garlic in vegetable oil. Add the bird’s eye chillies.
- Add the ground beef and cook on medium heat for a few minutes or until the beef changes colour.
- Add the oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar and kalamansi (these ingredients may also be premixed in a bowl.) Adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Add the beef to the wok.
- Add the basil and let it cook for a few minutes.
- Add the basil.
- Serve with rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 29gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 711mgPotassium: 839mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1521IUVitamin C: 151mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 4mg
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