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Pad Krapow

Name: Pad Krapow
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 300 g Minced pork (coarsely minced); 40 g Holy basil; 5 pieces Thai chillies; 5 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Oyster sauce; 1 tbsp Fish sauce; 1 tsp Dark soy sauce; 1 tsp Sugar; 2 pieces Eggs; 300 g Cooked rice; 4 tbsp Neutral oil

Pad Krapow is a classic Thai main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Minced pork (coarsely minced), Holy basil, Thai chillies, Garlic, Oyster sauce, Fish sauce, Dark soy sauce, Eggs, Cooked rice and Neutral oil, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Thai cooking, the dish focuses on celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat.

In authentic Thai tradition, Pad Krapow is best presented with fragrant jasmine rice and fresh cooling herbs.

If you enjoy authentic Thai cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Massaman Curry.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 10 minCook: 8 minServes 2

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Ingredients

Minced pork (coarsely minced)300 g
Holy basil40 g
Thai chillies5 pieces
Garlic5 cloves
Oyster sauce2 tbsp
Fish sauce1 tbsp
Dark soy sauce1 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Eggs2 pieces
Cooked rice300 g
Neutral oil4 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

5 steps

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Step 1

Pound the garlic and chillies to a rough paste in a mortar. A mortar gives a different result from a knife: the juices come out and reach the oil.

Step 2🥄 Mix

Mix the oyster, fish and soy sauces with the sugar in a cup — there will be no time once the pan is hot.

Step 3🍳 Fry

Heat the wok with two spoons of oil, throw in the paste and fry for twenty seconds, to the smell.

Step 4🍳 Fry

Add the pork and leave it alone for a minute, then break it up and fry two minutes more. Pour in the sauce and let it coat the meat.

Step 5🍳 Fry

Off the heat, stir in the basil — the residual heat wilts it in seconds. In the same pan fry the eggs in the rest of the oil until the edges go lacy.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Pad Krapow reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Thai home cooking, celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

You can freely swap minced pork (coarsely minced) with firm pressed tofu, seitan, or thinly sliced mushrooms for a wholesome, plant-based stir-fry with equal bite and flavor absorption.

Chef Technique Tips

Ensure all ingredients are sliced to uniform thickness and patted dry before they hit the pan. Searing in a scorching hot skillet or wok creates authentic smoky caramelization ('wok hei') rather than steaming the ingredients.

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