Stir-Fried Thai Basil (Pad Ka Prow-Vegetarian)

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Serves: 2

Stir-Fried Thai Basil (Pad Ka Prow-Vegetarian)

Stir-Fried Thai Basil (Vegetarian) is a quick and easy vegetarian street food option that captures the bold and aromatic flavors of traditional Thai cuisine. Cooked with Beyond Meat, garlic, chili, and fragrant holy basil, this dish offers a delicious and satisfying taste experience for everyone, perfect for a fast and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

  • Meal

Steps

  • Prepare the Ingredients:

    1. Mince the garlic and chili.

      Garlic and chilli in a pestle and mortar Crushed garlic and chilli in a pestle and mortar

    2. Wash and pick the holy basil leaves from their stems and set aside.

  • Cooking Stir-Fried Thai Basil (Pad Ka Prow-Vegetarian & Vegan):

    1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a bit of cooking oil.

      Oil being poured into a pan

    2. Add minced garlic and chilli, sauté until fragrant.

      Garlic and chilli being fried in a pan

    3. Add beyond meat and stir-fry until cooked through.

      Beyond Mince added to the pan

    4. Season with mushroom sauce, salt, and black soy sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.

      Adding mushroom sauce to the panAdding salt to the panAdding black soy sauce to the pan

    5. Add water to the pan to create a sauce consistency if desired.

      Adding water into the pan

    6. Add holy basil leaves and stir-fry until wilted.

      Adding Holy basil to the panPad ka prow recipe finished

Recipe Notes

Tips

When Thai people are in need of a quick lunch, Pad Ka Prow is usually the top choice.

It’s super versatile—you can make it with any meat you like, or even tofu if you’re tofu lover.