A Bangkok wok favorite of minced meat, holy basil, chiles, and soy, usually served hot with a fried egg on top.
10 min prep 10 min cook
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Crush the garlic and hot pepper in a mortar, and pick the basil leaves.
Brown the ground beef in a hot wok, waiting until its juices evaporate.
Add the garlic and chili paste and stir until fragrant.
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar and cook until the sauce thickens.
Add the Thai basil at the last moment and serve over rice with a fried egg.
💡 Tip: Heat the pan very hot; the meat browns before it releases too much juice.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve over jasmine rice with a fried egg on top.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~470
kcal calories
26
g protein
42
g carbs
19
g fat
2.6g
Sugar
0.4g
Fiber
1291.3mg
Sodium
14.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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