Pad Kra Pao (ผัดกระเพรา) — Thai Basil Stir-Fry
Ground meat stir-fried with holy basil, chilies, and garlic in a savory fish-sauce-and-oyster-sauce combo, served with a fried egg over rice.
Why It Works
Holy basil releases peppery, clove-like volatiles when hit with high heat; the fried egg's runny yolk acts as a rich sauce that binds everything over rice.
Key Ingredients
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