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Nutritional Values
500kcal
40gProtein
15gCarbs
33gFat
2gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🫘 Soy
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Pad Kra Pao
How to order / say it
Say it
ผัดกะเพรา — [pad ga-prao]
Order
I'd like the Pad Kra Pao, please.
Locally
ฉันขอผัดกะเพราครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally
A highly flavorful stir-fry dish made with holy basil and meat.
Why try it?
Pad Kra Pao represents the essence of Thai street food culture, with its vibrant flavors offering a quick, satisfying meal beloved by locals.
How it tastes
Expect a robust mix of savory and subtly sweet notes, tinged with the depth of garlic and pepper, with a fragrant basil aroma.
Origin & History — first documented: 1970
Emerging in the late 20th century as street food, Pad Kra Pao quickly became a Krabi favorite due to the simplicity and rich basil flavor.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 300 g pork
- 🌿 30 g holy basil
- 🥣 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 🥣 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 🧄 10 g garlic
- 🧂 15 g chili
- 🍯 1 tsp sugar
- 🫒 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Method
- 1 Fry garlic and chili in oil until fragrant.
- 2 Add pork, stir-fry until cooked.
- 3 Season with soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
- 4 Stir in holy basil leaves before serving.
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