Photograph of the finished Phat kaprao pla muek

Thailand · Mực xào húng quế thánh

Phat kaprao pla muek

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

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Squid tubes Squid tubes 1.8 lb
  • Photograph of Holy basil krapao Holy basil krapao 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 20
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 20 cloves
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ⅓ cup
  • Photograph of Oyster sauce Oyster sauce ¼ cup
  • Photograph of Steamed rice Steamed rice 4 bowls

Method

  1. 1 Score the inside of the squid body in a flower pattern, then cut into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
  2. 2 Grind the garlic and fresh chilies in a mortar until they form a coarse paste.
  3. 3 Sauté garlic and chili peppers in hot oil until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add the squid and stir-fry for exactly 90 seconds over the highest heat; stir-frying for too long will make the squid tough.
  5. 5 Season with fish sauce and oyster sauce, turn off the heat, then add the basil and stir.
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