Menu no. 14–17Holy Basil Stir-Fry on Rice
Thailand’s go-to lunch — spicy, peppery holy basil over rice
Medium
Say it in Thai
ข้าวผัดกะเพรา
Phat Kaphrao
Choose from
- 14Porkข้าวกะเพราหมูชิ้น
- 15Chickenข้าวกะเพราไก่
- 16Minced Porkข้าวกะเพราหมูสับ
- 17Crispy Pork Bellyข้าวกะเพราหมูกรอบ
What is it?
Meat stir-fried with garlic, bird’s eye chili and holy basil, seasoned with oyster sauce, fish sauce and dark soy, served over jasmine rice. Choose your spice level — and add a fried egg for the full Thai experience.
Ingredients
- Holy basil
- Garlic
- Bird’s eye chili
- Oyster sauce
- Fish sauce
- Dark soy sauce
- Pork / chicken / minced pork / crispy pork, as chosen
- Jasmine rice
- Cucumber
- Lime
How we cook it
- 1Pound garlic and chili together
- 2Stir-fry with the meat in a very hot wok
- 3Season, then add the holy basil at the very end so it stays aromatic
- 4Spoon over rice and serve with cucumber
A little history
Holy basil (kaphrao) is not the sweet Thai basil you may know — it is peppery with a clove-like aroma. Every made-to-order food stall in Thailand serves this dish.
Contains
- Fish
- Soy
- Shellfish
Our kitchen shares woks and utensils. If you have a food allergy, please tell our staff before ordering.