Thai Basil Beef (Pad Kra Pao Neua) Recipe

 


Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry:

400 g beef sirloin or flank steak (thinly sliced)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

6–8 Thai red chilies (sliced)

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp fish sauce

1 tsp dark soy sauce (for color)

1 tsp sugar

1 handful holy basil leaves (or Thai basil)

Optional: sliced onion or green beans for extra texture

For Serving:

2 cups steamed jasmine rice

2 fried eggs (crispy edges preferred)

Banana leaf for presentation (optional)

For the Dipping Sauce (Prik Nam Pla):

3 tbsp fish sauce

1 tbsp lime juice

2 Thai chilies (sliced)

1 clove garlic (minced)

½ tsp sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Dipping Sauce

In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and sliced chilies. Set aside.

Cook the Beef

Heat oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat.

Add minced garlic and chilies, stir-fry until aromatic.

Add the sliced beef and stir-fry until it starts to brown.

Add Seasonings

Pour in oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar.

Stir well to coat the beef evenly.

Add basil leaves and toss until just wilted. Remove from heat immediately to preserve the aroma.

Fry the Eggs

In a small pan, heat oil and fry eggs until edges are crispy and yolks are slightly runny.

Assemble

Place a banana leaf on a plate (optional).

Add steamed jasmine rice, top with the basil beef, and serve with a fried egg on the side.

Include the dipping sauce for extra flavor.

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