Pad Krapao (Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry)
Pad Krapao (Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry) delivers a bold balance of heat, garlic, and peppery Thai basil wrapped in a glossy, umami-rich sauce. It’s quick and vibrant, perfect over steamed rice for a weeknight Dinner or as a crowd-pleasing share at casual gatherings. Expect a fragrant, fiery bite with hints of sweetness and depth from fish sauce and dark soy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pad Krapao (Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a wok over high heat.
- 2
Add garlic and chile peppers and cook until the garlic begins to brown.
- 3
Add pork and stir-fry until browned.
- 4
Pour in dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and fish sauce.
- 5
Cook and stir until the liquid reduces by half.
- 6
Add chile paste, onion, and bell pepper.
- 7
Stir-fry until the pork is cooked through.
- 8
Stir in basil leaves and season with pepper.
- 9
Stir until everything is well combined.
- Calories 545.68 kcal High 27%
- Protein 30.45 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 57.1 g 21%
- Total Fat 21.05 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 3.72 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 67.46 mg High 22%
- Sodium 2928.36 mg High 127%
- Dietary Fiber 7.44 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 8.28 g --
- Added Sugars 2.96 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 197.5 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.16 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 817.37 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 239.55 mcg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin C 33.17 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pad Krapao (Thai Basil Pork Stir Fry) is made with 12 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Paste, Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 545.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pad Krapao (Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Paste, Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pad Krapao (Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry)?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 545.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pad Krapao (Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Pad Krapao (Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry) healthy?
- Pad Krapao (Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 545.68 calories and 30.45 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2928.36 mg (127% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.72 g (19% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.96 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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