Friday, December 10, 2010

Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)

After a trip to United Noodle Sunday we decided to try to make one of Jemimah's favorite Thai dishes, Pad Krapow.  It was fairly easy and very delicious!
Here's what you'll need for Pad Krapow (serves 4):
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion (you are suppose to use shallots but we prefer yellow onion)
2/3 lb. Chinese long beans, chopped in 1 inch lengths
1 lb. ground chicken or turkey (we used turkey)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
6 cloves garlic
1 bunch of Thai basil (leaves only)
1 diced green pepper
serve with:
fried eggs (1 per person)
lime wedges
rice
chilis
Here's how to cook it:
1. Heat the oil in a wok on high, add the garlic, green pepper and onions and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
2. Add the beans, stir-fry until cooked but still crunchy (3-4 minutes).
3. Add the turkey (or chicken) to the wok and brown, break up the meat into small pieces. 
4. Add fish sauce and sugar.  Taste to see if more sugar should be added.
5. Add the soy sauce.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the basil leaves until wilted.
6. Serve with rice and lime wedges.  Top with a fried egg.
Enjoy!

1 comment:

  1. This looks delicious, and is actually one of our favorites at the Thai restaurant :-) Thanks for sharing!

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