Pad kra pao

I was in Thailand recently and enjoyed trying their street food. One popular dish that stood out was the Thai-style stir fry with basil. After returning home, I felt inspired to create new dishes based on what I experienced during my trip. Here is the result. I want to share my Thai-style eggplant stir fry …

Pad Kra Pao (stir-fried basil with minced meat) is Thai street food with fantastic flavor, best for a quick lunch. Its flavor is derived from the trinity of Thai seasonings- fish sauce, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. And, of course, it would not be complete without the generous use of bird’s eye chili that scored …