Thai Pad Kra Pao
Wat heb je nodig
- 300g ground chicken or minced meat (pork, beef, or a combination) i used beef
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5-6 Thai bird's eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup holy basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 fried eggs (optional, for serving)
- Jasmine rice, cooked, for serving
Hoe maak je het?
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Mince the garlic.
- Finely chop the Thai bird's eye chilies.
- Slice the shallots thinly.
- Pick the holy basil leaves from the stems.
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Cooking:
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped Thai chilies. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced shallots and continue stir-frying for another 1-2 minutes until they become translucent.
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Cook Ground Meat:
- Add the ground chicken (or minced meat) to the wok. Break it apart and cook until browned.
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Seasoning:
- In a small bowl, mix together oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked meat and stir well to combine.
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Add Basil Leaves:
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the holy basil leaves. Stir until the basil wilts and is well combined with the other ingredients.
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Adjust Seasonings:
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more soy sauce, fish sauce, or sugar if needed.
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Serve:
- Serve the Pad Kra Pao over cooked jasmine rice.
- Optionally, top each serving with a fried egg.
Enjoy your delicious and aromatic Thai Pad Kra Pao! Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of Thai chilies according to your preference.
