Photograph of the finished Pad kra pao nua

Thailand · Thịt bò xào lá quế Thái Pad kra pao nua

Pad kra pao nua

20 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Beef Beef 1.9 lb
  • Photograph of Italian basil Italian basil 5.6 oz
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 32 cloves
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 24
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ⅓ cup
  • Photograph of Oyster sauce Oyster sauce ⅓ cup
  • Photograph of Onion Onion 1.2
  • Photograph of Sugar Sugar 1.1 oz
  • Photograph of Chicken eggs Chicken eggs 4
  • Photograph of Oil Oil ⅔ cup
  • Photograph of Steamed rice Steamed rice 1.8 lb

Method

  1. 1 Slice the beef thinly across the grain instead of mincing it; slicing helps retain tenderness.
  2. 2 Crush the garlic and chili peppers in a mortar, then sauté them for 30 seconds in a very hot pan.
  3. 3 Sauté the beef over the highest heat for exactly 90 seconds, then remove it immediately.
  4. 4 Sauté the onions for 60 seconds, then season with fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar until the sauce thickens.
  5. 5 Turn the beef over and stir for 20 seconds; the total cooking time should not exceed 2 minutes.
  6. 6 Turn off the heat, add the basil leaves, stir for 15 seconds, then serve with rice and a fried egg.
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