What is pad kra pao?
Pad kra pao · Thai
Thai stir-fry of minced meat with holy basil, chilies and garlic over rice, usually topped with a crispy fried egg.
What it tastes like
Spicy, salty, peppery and aromatic, with the runny yolk smoothing it out. Fast, fiery and addictive.
Where you’ll see it
Thai restaurants and street food menus, often spelled pad krapow or listed as holy basil stir-fry.