Thai Basil Beef Pad Kra Pao
4.3 / 5 from 3 reviews
Serves: about 4 people. Portion size: about 330g per person. Country of origin: Thailand. Nutrition is an estimated planning guide per 100g of finished dish and per saved portion.
Estimated Nutrition (per 100g finished recipe)
- Calories
- 205 kcal
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbohydrate
- 20 g
- of which sugars
- 3 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- of which saturates
- 3 g
- Fibre
- 1.5 g
- Salt
- 1.1 g
Ingredients
- 650g lean minced beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 red chillies, sliced
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Small handful Thai basil
- 320g cooked jasmine rice to serve
- 4 fried eggs to serve
Method
Prepare the ingredients and trim any large visible pieces of fat from the beef.
Heat the oil in a heavy pan over a medium-high heat, then brown the beef in batches so it colours rather than steams.
Add the aromatics and spices, stirring until they smell fragrant.
Cook quickly over a high heat, keeping the beef tender and the vegetables bright. Add the sauce at the end so it coats the dish.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with the suggested side. Nutrition values are estimates for planning and will vary with exact ingredients and portion size.
Reviews
Thai Basil Beef Pad Kra Pao is a keeper for me. Clear method, good portion size, and enough character to make it feel like travel food.
Steve AllansonI liked the balance in Thai Basil Beef Pad Kra Pao. The beef stayed tender and the seasoning made the whole plate feel generous.
Annie TreadwellThe Thai Basil Beef Pad Kra Pao worked beautifully and gave a real sense of Thailand without feeling difficult for a home kitchen.
Kathryn Hallister