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Holy Basil Fried Rice Recipe (Khao Pad Kra Pao)

Thai holy basil fried rice with crispy fried egg on top, served on a white dish with a wooden fork and fresh holy basil on the side.
Quick, flavorful Thai holy basil fried rice with chicken or pork. An easy 20-minute stir-fry perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Mortar and pestle optional
  • Wok or large skillet
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 chilies to taste
  • 4 oz ground pork or chicken, beef
  • 1½ cup leftover rice chilled
  • ½ tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • ½ tbsp sugar
  • 1 handful holy basil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix oyster sauce, both soy sauces, and sugar. Set aside.
  • Pound garlic and chilies in a mortar and pestle until roughly crushed.
  • Heat oil in a pan and sauté the garlic-chili mix until fragrant and golden.
  • Add ground pork and cook until almost done and fat starts to render.
  • Add cooked jasmine rice and break up any clumps.
  • Pour in the sauce and stir-fry until everything is evenly coated.
  • Turn off heat, stir in holy basil until wilted. Serve with a fried egg if desired.

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Nutrition Facts
Holy Basil Fried Rice Recipe (Khao Pad Kra Pao)
Amount per Serving
Calories
993
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
56
g
86
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
28
g
Cholesterol
 
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
3449
mg
150
%
Potassium
 
1080
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
 
91
g
30
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
 
3544
IU
71
%
Vitamin C
 
198
mg
240
%
Calcium
 
89
mg
9
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.