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Pad Krapow Goong

Holy basil shrimp stir-fry with a spicy-savory sauce. Juicy shrimp combined with fragrant Thai basil, garlic, and chilies. Serve over jasmine rice with a fried egg.

18 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

ThaiDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2/3 cup fresh Thai basil, torn
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 chilies Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cups jasmine rice (cooked)
  • 4 eggs eggs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 8 minced garlic cloves and 4 chilies sliced Thai bird's eye chilies, stirring for about 20 seconds until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add 2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn pink.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1/4 cup fish sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and opaque.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and gently fold in 2/3 cup torn fresh Thai basil.

  5. 5

    Fry 4 eggs eggs in a separate pan until the whites are set but yolks are still runny.

  6. 6

    Divide 4 cups jasmine rice (cooked) among serving bowls. Top each with a portion of the shrimp mixture and a fried egg. Serve immediately.

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What is Pad Krapow Goong?

Holy basil shrimp stir-fry with a spicy-savory sauce. Juicy shrimp combined with fragrant Thai basil, garlic, and chilies. Serve over jasmine rice with a fried egg. This reference files it under Thai dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 18 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Pad Krapow Goong is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until shrimp are fully cooked and opaque. Step 5: cook until the whites are set but yolks are still runny.

Why fold instead of stir in Pad Krapow Goong?

Step 4 reads: "Remove from heat and gently fold in 2/3 cup torn fresh Thai basil." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 4 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of Thai basil in Pad Krapow Goong?

The entry for Pad Krapow Goong calls for 2/3 cup fresh Thai basil, torn. In its place: Italian basil with a few mint leaves comes close. Add it off the heat.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Pad Krapow Goong?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Pad Krapow Goong uses 2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined.

Can I make Pad Krapow Goong less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Pad Krapow Goong comes from 4 chilies Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Pad Krapow Goong contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy, shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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