Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir Fry)

 By : Izz Alyssa

The go-to dish for a Thai local when you unsure about what to eat on a night out, this minced beef and rice à la carte dish can be eaten at any time of the day. Typically served alongside steamed jasmine rice, Pad Kra Prao comes with a side of fatty minced beef stir-fried with thai holy basil and seasoned with fish sauce and chopped chilli. Other variations include chicken, pork or seafood ingredients stir-fried with basil, cowpeas, bamboo shoots and topped with a fried egg.

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