Best 2 Spicy Basil Beef Pad Krapow Recipes

If you're looking for a flavorful and fiery dish to tantalize your taste buds, Spicy Basil Beef Pad Krapow is the perfect recipe to try. This popular Thai dish is a delicious blend of tender beef, aromatic basil, and a spicy kick that will leave you craving more. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, Pad Krapow is a must-have for any lover of Thai cuisine.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY BASIL BEEF (PAD KRAPOW)

Spicy Basil Beef (Pad Krapow) image

This is one of the most popular street food dishes in Thailand. It's also a technique, kind of like calling something an omelet. An omelet is always egg-based, but you can change the fillings. The base of this dish is always Thai basil, garlic, chilies, bell peppers and onions, but you can switch out the proteins as desired.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) sweet soy sauce
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) oyster sauce
4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) fish sauce
2 tablespoons (30 grams) chili paste in soybean oil
6 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
3 cups (720 grams) lean ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 to 3 serrano or Thai chiles, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
1 1/2 cups (335 grams) Thai basil leaves, picked off the stem
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

Combine the sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce and chili paste in a small bowl and reserve.
Heat your wok or large skillet over high heat and add 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil. Crack one egg into the wok and allow the bottom to crisp for a couple of seconds, while keeping the pan moving, then baste until the top of the egg is mostly white, about 1 minute. Set aside on a paper-towel-lined plate, and then fry the second egg. Hold both eggs on the plate until ready to serve.
Heat your wok or large skillet over high heat and add the remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil. When wisps of white smoke appear, add the ground beef, flattening against the pan, and cook undisturbed for about 45 seconds. The beef will start to brown; turn over once, press flat against the pan and cook for another 30 seconds. Add garlic and chilies. Cook them until the garlic starts to brown, about 30 seconds. Add the onion. Break up the meat into gravel-size pieces and drain any excess liquid.
Stir in the bell pepper and stir-fry for about a minute. Add the reserved sauce to the wok and combine the ingredients thoroughly for about 1 minute. Add the Thai basil and cook until the beef is thoroughly cooked and onions are slightly tender. Finish with white pepper.
Transfer to a platter and top with the reserved fried eggs.

SPICY THAI BASIL CHICKEN (PAD KRAPOW GAI)

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) image

My version of this classic Thai dish has spectacular taste even with regular basil instead of Thai or holy basil. The sauce actually acts like a glaze as the chicken mixture cooks over high heat. The recipe works best if you chop or grind your own chicken and have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking.

Provided by Chef John

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

⅓ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or as needed
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped
¼ cup sliced shallots
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced Thai chilies, Serrano, or other hot pepper
1 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

Whisk chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl until well blended.
Heat large skillet over high heat. Drizzle in oil. Add chicken and stir fry until it loses its raw color, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in shallots, garlic, and sliced chilies. Continue cooking on high heat until some of the juices start to caramelize in the bottom of the pan, about 2 or 3 more minutes. Add about a tablespoon of the sauce mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until sauce begins to caramelize, about 1 minute.
Pour in the rest of the sauce. Cook and stir until sauce has deglazed the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook until sauce glazes onto the meat, 1 or 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in basil. Cook and stir until basil is wilted, about 20 seconds. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 155.9 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1181.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

To make the most flavorful dish, use a combination of fresh and dried chilies. Dried chilies provide a smoky, intense heat, while fresh chilies add a brighter, more vibrant flavor.
Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of chilies to your own taste. If you want a milder dish, use fewer chilies or remove the seeds before cooking. If you want a spicier dish, add more chilies or leave the seeds in.
Be careful not to overcook the beef. Overcooked beef will be tough and chewy. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
If you don't have holy basil, you can use a combination of Thai basil and sweet basil. Holy basil, also called Thai basil, has a more intense flavor than sweet basil, but both will work well in this dish.
Serve Pad Krapow with rice, noodles, or a side of vegetables. It is also a great topping for tacos or nachos.

Conclusion:

Pad Krapow is a delicious, easy-to-make Thai dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. With its combination of spicy, savory, and herbaceous flavors, it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new Thai recipe to try, give Pad Krapow a try.