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Chicken pad kra pao

Thai stir-fried minced chicken with garlic, chili and holy basil, served with jasmine rice and a fried egg.

This version follows the chicken-and-holy-basil style with soy and oyster seasonings, found in some modern versions of the dish. In Thailand it is also made with other meats and simpler seasonings; this recipe follows one variation throughout.

Total time30 min
DifficultyEasy
servings4
Chicken pad kra pao
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Method

  1. 01

    Cook the rice

    Cook the jasmine rice according to the package directions and keep it warm while you prepare the stir-fry.

  2. 02

    Prepare the aromatics and sauce

    Finely chop the garlic and chilies, or pound them together in a mortar until coarsely pasty. Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce and sugar in a small bowl.

  3. 03

    Stir-fry the garlic and chili

    Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the garlic-and-chili paste and stir-fry briefly, stirring so it releases its aroma without burning.

    1 min
  4. 04

    Cook the chicken

    Add the minced chicken to the wok. Stir and break it up with a spatula so it cooks evenly.

    5 min
  5. 05

    Add the seasonings and basil

    Pour the sauce-and-sugar mixture over the chicken and stir for 2–3 minutes. Add the holy basil leaves and toss until they soften.

    3 min
  6. 06

    Fry the eggs

    While the stir-fry finishes, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Fry the eggs until the whites are set and the edges are golden and crisp.

  7. 07

    Serve

    Divide the hot rice among the plates, add the chicken stir-fry and place a fried egg on each serving.

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