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Photograph of the finished Phat kaprao nuea

Thailand · Bò xào húng quế thánh

Phat kaprao nuea

20 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Chop the beef coarsely with a knife to maintain its texture; do not use a meat grinder.
  2. 2 Grind the garlic and fresh chilies into a coarse paste in a mortar.
  3. 3 Sauté garlic and chili peppers in very hot oil, then add the beef and stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Season the meat with fish sauce, oyster sauce, and a little sugar to coat it with the sauce.
  5. 5 Turn off the heat, add the basil and stir, then serve with rice and a fried egg.