Description
Gapao rice (also known as Pad Krapow) is a beloved and popular Thai dish featuring a flavorful stir-fry made with ground meat (commonly chicken, pork, or beef), holy basil, garlic, and chilies. The dish is known for its spicy, aromatic flavors, with the holy basil giving it a distinct peppery, herbal note.
The ingredients are stir-fried together with soy sauce or fish sauce and a touch of sugar, balancing salty, savory, and spicy elements. The dish is served over a bed of steamed rice, and it’s often topped with a fried egg, with the runny yolk mixing into the spicy stir-fry for added richness. Gapao rice is a quick, satisfying, and flavorful meal that reflects the dynamic and bold flavors of Thai cuisine, and it’s commonly enjoyed as street food or in home cooking.
