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Thai Holy Basil Stir Fry with Tofu or Pad Kra Pao served in a white bowl.
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Easy Pad Ga Prao Recipe (Pad Kra Pao | Thai Holy Basil Stir Fry)

Pad Ga Prao (Thai Holy Basil Stir Fry), also known as Pad Kra Pao, is a spicy, quick, and easy-to-make, flavorful Thai dish that tastes best when served with steamed rice. The recipe is vegan and gluten-free. The dish is ready in 20 minutes and is under 200 calories per serving!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Kushi

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Tofu (or Paneer) extra firm
  • ½ medium Capsicum chopped
  • 4 oz Mushroom chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot sliced
  • ¼ cup Frozen peas
  • ¼ cup Frozen corn
  • ¼ cup Bean sprouts
  • 16 leaves Basil use Thai Holy Basil
  • 2 pieces Thai chilies
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Jaggery or Brown sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon Salt adjust to taste

Instructions

Step 1

  • Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Cut the tofu into the desired shape. Place the tofu, sprinkle a little salt, and shallow fry until they develop some color.
    14 oz Tofu, 1.5 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • Transfer this to a plate and keep it aside.

Step 2

  • Using a mortar and pestle, nicely crush the garlic cloves and green Thai chilies.
    5 cloves Garlic, 2 pieces Thai chilies
  • In the same nonstick pan, add the crushed garlic and Thai green chillies, grated ginger, and saute till it becomes brown on high heat.
    1 inch Ginger

Step 3

  • Add the carrot, capsicum, mushroom, green peas, sweet corn and saute them till they are cooked. You can use any vegetables of your choice.
    ½ medium Capsicum, 4 oz Mushroom, 1 medium Carrot, ¼ cup Frozen peas, ¼ cup Frozen corn
  • Add Sriracha chilli sauce, soya sauce, brown sugar, and mix well and cook for a minute.
    1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, 1 teaspoon Soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Jaggery

Step 4

  • Add water for desired consistency, salt to taste, shallow fried tofu from Step 1, bean sprouts, basil leaves, and cook until all the flavors are well combined.
    ¼ cup Bean sprouts, ½ teaspoon Salt, 16 leaves Basil

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3196IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg