Eat For Eight Bucks: Gai Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Chicken) Recipe Recipe

Name: Eat For Eight Bucks: Gai Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Chicken) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Chilis, finely chopped (use 2-3 serrano peppers for a very mild heat; 2-3 bird's eye chilis for a medium heat); 1 large shallot, finely sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 pound green beans, trimmed, chopped in 11/4-inch lengths; 1/2 pound ground chicken; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 bunch basil, leaves only; Boiled rice; Fried eggs, 1 per person (optional); Nam pla prik (recipe follows) or fresh lime wedges; Fish sauce; Fresh lime juice; Chilis, finely chopped; Shallots, finely sliced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Chilis, finely chopped (use 2-3 serrano peppers for a very mild heat; 2-3 bird's eye chilis for a medium heat)
1 large shallot, finely sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 pound green beans, trimmed, chopped in 11/4-inch lengths
1/2 pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 bunch basil, leaves only
Boiled rice
Fried eggs, 1 per person (optional)
Nam pla prik (recipe follows) or fresh lime wedges
Fish sauce
Fresh lime juice
Chilis, finely chopped
Shallots, finely sliced

1
Heat the oil over high heat in a wok or large frying pan. When you can see waves forming in the hot oil, add the chilis, shallots, and garlic and stir-fry until golden, about 30 seconds.
2
Add the green beans and stir-fry until cooked but still crunchy, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add the ground chicken, using a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the meat into small pieces. Stir-fry until chicken is cooked through.
4
Add the fish sauce and sugar to the pan, and stir to distribute. Taste, and add more fish sauce or sugar if desired.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the basil leaves and stir-fry until completely wilted. Remove from heat.
6
Serve with boiled rice, fried egg (optional), and nam pla prik or lime wedges.
7
Mix fish sauce and lime juice to taste (a typical ratio is 3-4 parts fish sauce to 1 part lime juice) and pour over chilis and shallots. Consume immediately, or pour into a clean jar and store in refrigerator for up to two weeks.

190

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, Chilis, finely chopped (use 2-3 serrano peppers for a very mild heat; 2-3 bird's eye chilis for a medium heat), 1 large shallot, finely sliced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Eat For Eight Bucks: Gai Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Chicken) Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eat For Eight Bucks: Gai Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Chicken) Recipe

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