Pad Krapao is one of the most popular dishes in Thailand. Quick to prepare, spicy, and perfect served with a fried egg (Kai Dao).

Ingredients

• 300g chicken breast, diced small
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2-4 Thai chilies, chopped (to taste)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 large handful Thai basil (Bai Krapao)
• 2 eggs
• Jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

1. Heat wok: Heat oil in wok until very hot.

2. Garlic & chili: Briefly fry garlic and chilies until aromatic.

3. Chicken: Add chicken, stir-fry until cooked through.

4. Season: Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Mix well.

5. Basil: Remove from heat, fold in Thai basil (briefly, it shouldn’t wilt).

6. Fried eggs: Fry eggs in a separate pan - preferably with crispy edges.

7. Serve: Rice on plate, pad krapao on top, fried egg on top. Done!

Tip

Authentic Thai basil (Bai Krapao / Holy Basil) has a slightly peppery taste. Italian basil works in a pinch but tastes different.