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title: Pad Kra Pao Neua (Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 12 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/thai-basil-beef-stir-fry
---

Gather @holy basil{2%bunch}, @bird's eye chili{5}, @vegetable oil{3%tbsp} and @jasmine rice{300%g}.

Pound or finely chop the @garlic{5%clove} and chilies together into a coarse, fragrant paste.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wok over high heat until it just starts to smoke, then add the garlic-chili paste and @shallot{2} and stir 20 seconds until fragrant. ~{20%seconds}

Add the @ground beef{500%g} and break it apart with the spatula, spreading it out to sear hard rather than steam, about 4 minutes. ~{4%minutes}

Add the @oyster sauce{1.5%tbsp}, @fish sauce{1.5%tbsp}, @soy sauce{1%tsp} and @sugar{1%tsp} and toss until the beef is glossy and fully cooked through, about 2 minutes. ~{2%minutes}

Kill the heat and fold in the basil leaves just until wilted.

Wipe the wok, heat the remaining oil, and fry the eggs sunny-side up until the edges turn lacy and crisp but the yolks stay runny. ~{2%minutes}

Spoon the beef over rice, top each plate with a fried @egg{4}, and serve immediately.