Thai Basil Stir-Fried Beef adapts the classic pad kra pao by using beef instead of pork or chicken. It is a quick wok dish that balances spicy, salty and intense herbal aroma. Very popular in Bangkok restaurants as a premium variant.
Thai
Stir-fried beef with Thai basil
Stir-fried beef with Thai basil, chili and fried egg over rice.
- thailand
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 395 kcal
- Protein 30 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 36 g
- Fat 16 g
- Sodium 940 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Stir-fried beef with Thai basil is a Thai preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 18 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 8 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 400 g of beef in thin strips.
- Have ready: 2 cups fresh Thai basil.
- Have ready: 4 Thai chilies.
- Have ready: 4 cloves of garlic.
- Have ready: 2 sliced shallot onions.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Crush chilies and garlic in mortar for spicy paste
Crush chilies and garlic in mortar for spicy paste.
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Heat wok over high heat with oil; fry pasta 30 seconds
Heat wok over high heat with oil; fry pasta 30 seconds.
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Add shallot and beef; sauté 3 minutes without crowding
Add shallot and beef; sauté 3 minutes without crowding. Work in batches if skillet is full; too much load generates steam and cooks instead of sautéing.
Work in batches if skillet is full; too much load generates steam and cooks instead of sautéing
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Season with fish sauce
Season with fish sauce, soy and sugar.
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Remove from heat and mix in Thai basil generously.
Remove from heat and mix in Thai basil generously.
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Serve over rice with fried egg and cucumber
Serve over rice with fried egg and cucumber.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Version with seasonal white fish instead of the main fish.
- Version with whole wheat pasta or brown rice for greater fiber content.
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