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Pad Kra Pao – aromatic Thai stir-fry with chicken or pork

PAD KRA PAO (ผัดกะเพรา) – THAI STIR-FRY WITH HOLY BASIL AND FRIED EGG

What is Pad Kra Pao?

Pad Kra Pao (ผัดกะเพรา) is a true classic of Thai street food — famous for its bold flavor and the unmistakable aroma of fresh holy basil (kra pao).
At NiyomThai, you can choose your favorite version: pork, chicken, fish, or seafood, stir-fried over high heat with garlic, chili, and a blend of soy and fish sauces.
The dish is served with steamed jasmine rice and a fried egg, whose creamy yolk perfectly balances the spiciness of the stir-fry.

Learn more about the history of this Thai favorite on Wikipedia:
🔗 Pad Kra Pao – Wikipedia
and about the aromatic holy basil used in Thai cuisine:
🔗 Holy basil – Wikipedia

Ingredients

At NiyomThai, we focus on authenticity and freshness, using original Thai ingredients and traditional wok techniques:

  • Main protein: choose from pork, chicken, fish, or seafood, all stir-fried over high heat until lightly golden and aromatic.
  • Garlic and chili: freshly chopped garlic and spicy bird’s eye chilies — the key to that signature Thai heat.
  • Holy basil (kra pao): fresh leaves that give the dish its unique aroma and depth.
  • Sauces: Thai soy sauce and fish sauce for a perfectly balanced umami flavor.
  • Vegetable oil: neutral in taste, ideal for high-temperature stir-frying.
  • Sides: fried egg, fresh cucumber, and lime wedge.

How We Prepare Pad Kra Pao

  1. Heat the wok – add a bit of oil and wait until it’s sizzling hot.
  2. Fry the aromatics – add garlic and chili, stir until fragrant and slightly golden.
  3. Add the protein – stir-fry pork, chicken, fish, or seafood over high heat until cooked through and slightly crispy.
  4. Season – pour in soy sauce and fish sauce, mixing quickly to coat everything evenly.
  5. Add holy basil – toss in the fresh leaves and stir just until wilted.
  6. Serve immediately – with steamed jasmine rice and a fried egg on top.

Why Choose Pad Kra Pao at NiyomThai?

  • Authentic Thai flavor – prepared according to traditional recipes with real Thai ingredients.
  • Freshness & aroma – served straight from the wok, bursting with flavor.
  • Variety – available with pork, chicken, fish, or seafood, depending on your taste.

Order and Experience Real Thai Taste

Try Pad Kra Pao at NiyomThai, located at 11 Poznańska Street in Warsaw.
We serve authentic, freshly prepared Thai stir-fry dishes that bring the vibrant spirit of Bangkok right to your plate.

Authentic Thai flavors in the heart of Warsaw – only at NiyomThai.