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Holy Basil Stir-Fry on RiceMenu no. 14–17

Holy 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

  1. 1Pound garlic and chili together
  2. 2Stir-fry with the meat in a very hot wok
  3. 3Season, then add the holy basil at the very end so it stays aromatic
  4. 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.