How to make Thailand’s best BASIL CHICKEN [Pad Kra Pao ผัดกะเพรา]

Pad Krapow or Spicy Thai Holy Basil Chicken / Porc is a local favourite in Thailand. It's served everywhere in the country and can be eaten as a meal or a snack. I got this original recipe from the famous Krapao for Hot Spicy Lovers restaurant in Chiang Mai.
The real Pad Gra Prow Gai (Chicken) or Porc (Moo) uses Holy Basil (Krapao) instead of Thai Basil (Bai Horapha). In the video we’ll explore how these two are "same same but different."
Often served with a crisp-edged fried egg (Khai Dao) on soft jasmine rice, this dish has every flavour and texture profile you can think of. It's fast to make and a true pleasure to cook.
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[@nuzilla4820]

In fact, stir-fried basil is traditionally made. Thai people only use chili, garlic, meat, basil leaves and seasonings. We will not put other vegetables. But in recent years, shops have brought in more vegetables to look at in order to reduce the amount of meat they have to put in order to save costs. But anyway, you made this video very well, thank you.

[@sebastianmessinger]

Yeah, you're totally right. I was aiming to emulate the dish they served me at ร้านกะเพราสำหรับคนชอบกินเผ็ด!

[@mervillemarcus9547]

I like the way you simplify the dish and all its components. Keeping the dish simple makes it so much more focused and tasty of course. Well done sir!!! Keep up the good work 🙂

[@yangshen5540]

You did a fantastic job with this, on several different levels. Will look forward to more of your vids!

[@sebastianmessinger]

Thanks Yang! Much appreciated.

[@BillHester2011]

I have just watched a dozen videos for this recipe and this is an amazing production - A lot of love and hard work went into making this. No brainer to subscribe! In fact my nostrils actually twitched because I suddenly caught a whiff of hot fish sauce, garlic and chillies.... Absolutely amazing video - brilliant!

[@anguruso]

This turned out really good, thanks for the recipe

[@sebastianmessinger]

Glad to hear it Angus. Thanks!

[@thod4961]

I would suggest leaving out the long beans and red onions (shallots are fine) because this dish really is all about the fragrance of "Holy basil" which is different from sweet basil and Italian basil. If you can find the Holy Basil you will see a huge difference. As a thai living in Florida, I really miss the fresh Thai holy basil.

[@sebastianmessinger]

You could grow some from seeds. They have them on Lazada. Would grow nicely under the Florida sun!

[@wearefriend8028]

Yes, No onions put in this menu. Original hasn't long bean in this menu, but seem people need more vegetable so some people add other vegetable such as long bean. It's ok because long bean no any taste (not change the taste / vapor of Pad krapraw)

[@sts0868]

@@sebastianmessingerHoly Basil is a drama queen. It’s not so easy to grow it in Germany but if you have „green thumbs“ it is possible 😉

[@brooklynbred3648]

Awesome job! Made it and loved it

[@sebastianmessinger]

Oooh great to hear. That’s why I decided to make the video. Cheers!

[@CapturedOccasion1]

This looks amazing, one of my favourite dishes now, after learning to cook it recently. Look forward to seeing more of your videos

[@sebastianmessinger]

So glad to hear it! It’s one of my favourites as well. More coming soon!

[@sebastianmessinger]

Much appreciated. Glad we live the same dish. Thanks for the encouragement

[@automassage]

Beautiful to watch, makes me want to travel and eat at the same time :)

[@sebastianmessinger]

Thanks a lot. If our bodies can’t travel at the moment, at least our taste buds can!

[@denshewman]

Once in a while, the algorithm works *for* you... :) Just found your channel, love it. Looked at becoming a digital nomad in Chiang Mai during the pandemic here in the US, so love that aspect of your videos as well. Thanks for the great histories and fabulous recipes! A 99 Ranch just opened near me, so on to hunting ingredients!

[@sebastianmessinger]

Glad to hear it! Wishing you good finds and happy hunting

[@CollinsHD]

Great content!

[@sebastianmessinger]

Thanks!

[@noahderrington5156]

I have a Thai street food stall and this is a good recipe, almost identical to our signature version. We crank up the seasoning making our ‘black gold’ mixture which brings turbo levels of umami to the dish but basically the same traditional seasonings with a few tweaks. One tip is that if the real holy basil isn’t available in your country, you can use 2/3 Italian basil + 1/3 Thai sweet basil makes a good enough substitute.

[@sebastianmessinger]

I’d love to try your Black Gold Turbo Umami version ! Cheers

[@sts0868]

In my opinion the Holy Basil can not be substituted. If it’s substituted than don’t call the dish Pad Kaprao anymore. Than say Chicken Basil StirFry or maybe Pad Horapah

[@purichayaasunee2236]

Good work!

[@sebastianmessinger]

Thanks! 💪

[@MrFeloustyle]

Dope video!!

[@sebastianmessinger]

Thanks Mr Shrimp

[@williamhayden2492]

This channel gonna a be a hit in the future. Awesome cinematography and good food. Just curious who is doing the cooking?

[@sebastianmessinger]

Thanks man! I need to keep at it. I film and cook at the same time! 😅

[@williamhayden2492]

@@sebastianmessinger superb man

[@sandaysanday3319]

Originally, stir-fried basil without onions and long beans. The ingredients are red chili peppers, garlic, basil leaves, desired meat, fish sauce, MSG, oyster sauce, white soy sauce.

[@sebastianmessinger]

Yes you're right! Thanks. ;)

[@EdouardDufourBoiteau]

Can't wait to try it. Better: Can't wait to have seb cook it!

[@sebastianmessinger]

Thanks! I accept private bookings if they cover private jet travel expenses... like Sean Paul.

[@navin2navin]

Very nice video!

[@sebastianmessinger]

Thanks!

[@sebastianmessinger]

Thank you kindly

[@jiradethlim6117]

wild holy basil will make it even more tastier and better smell. (wild holy basil is smaller leaf colour is green with red and violet)

[@sebastianmessinger]

Send me some!

[@jazzym7272]

Hi this is absolutely looks delicious I want to try it soon but if u don’t use fish oil is it will a big difference or you have to use it or any substitute for it ? Thanks

[@sebastianmessinger]

Hey! I’m glad it looks delicious. Although there is no real substitute for fish sauce it is essentially used as to bring salt/umami to the dish. You could perhaps replace it with more light soy sauce. If the sound of fish sauce puts you off, I get it, just try it anyway. You won’t smell the fishiness in the final product. Soon enough you’ll come to love it. Let me know how it goes! :)

[@user-tq3fw2yq2r]

ขอบคุณครับ🙏👍👍

[@sebastianmessinger]

❤️

[@pabanpitong2617]

ยอดเยี่ยม

[@sebastianmessinger]

ขอบคุณ ครับ!

[@tradeUserify]

Hello … your website is down …. No instagram …. Have you please the recipe ?

[@farmerbob4554]

I’m trying to grow holy basil and it not an easy plant to get started. The seeds take a long time to germinate and it’s a slow grower.

[@sebastianmessinger]

Oh that’s a great idea! I’ve flirted with the idea but figured that since I don’t have a balcony and limited sunshine it might be a little difficult. Let me know how it goes!

[@farmerbob4554]

@@sebastianmessinger I will. I planted from seed the last week in May after a failed search for seedlings at just about every plant nursery in LA. As of June 13 AM no green growth……yet.

[@sultankalanhka6963]

1:41.. nice song.. any link?🙏🙃.. this video is Cool,bro.👍👍👍👍👍

[@sebastianmessinger]

Thanks! My friend and I mixed it using samples from old molam records from Isaan

[@revshareglobal7334]

I've seen this made with white onion and white pepper. Not sure if the taste is much different

[@sebastianmessinger]

The thai shallot is much more common than white onions in Thailand. The later are often considered rather cheap and crude. Nevertheless, these two ingredients would no doubt work well in this dish. As I mentioned, there are countless variations. I rather stick to the classic which doesn’t make use of too much veg. :)

[@xyzzyx348]

They say that you need to add basil after the stove is off. Sub anyway! Great video.

[@sebastianmessingerfr7757]

True! I just tossed them in right before taking the wok off the heat to serve. Same same but different ;)

[@xyzzyx348]

@@sebastianmessingerfr7757 today is the day:)

[@sebastianmessinger]

How did it go?

[@user-gm8ub6yo3z]

The real basil stir-fry, he doesn't put onions and lentils and peppers, he doesn't remove the chili seeds.เวลาผัดกระเพราอย่าใสน้ำมันเยาะเพราะมันจะไม่โชว์กลิ่นเครื่องเทศเพราะน้ำมันจะไปกรบรสชาติทั้งหมด

[@hub6490]

You're right many of Thais saying Pad Kra Pao should be national dish but we also have running joke saying whoever put Chinese long bean in Pat kra pao deserves death penalty like put pineapple on pizza joke. btw your Pat kra pao is authentic anyway, it's just many of Thais don't like Chinese long bean in Pat kra pao (but we love Chinese long bean in other dish tho) despite many of restaurants use Chinese long bean in recipe.

[@sebastianmessinger]

Hey yeah! You're right. I've found so many variations of this dish. The original recipe doesn't use veg or onions. But like I said in the video I tried copying what they served me at ร้านกะเพราสำหรับคนชอบกินเผ็ด. It was the bomb! So I hope you don't give me the death penalty. ;) PS: As a native Canadian, I defend our national pizza invention with pineapples 😅 (Although I never eat it) "Live and let live"

[@palmanyyy]

In which Thailand I was living in? I’ve never heard that joke before tho🤣 and Chinese long beans have often been in any Ka Prao I’ve eaten in Thailand. เราชอบกะเพราใส่ถั่วมากกว่าไม่ใส่ด้วยเด้อ:)

[@oopoops6500]

Mr.Jimmie Oliver must to wacth this😁😁😁

[@sebastianmessinger]

He'll just put Chilli Jam on it!

[@nisthasrivasta1855]

Indians have aesthetic values related to holy basil which is why it cannot be used in nonveg dishes... .can you tell an alternative to this

[@sebastianmessinger]

Hey! That's super interesting. You can alternate the meat with chopped shitake mushrooms or tofu, or a mix of both. Skip the fish sauce and voilà: Pad Ga Prao Vegie ;)

[@sts0868]

By the way - in India the Holy Basil or Bai Kaprao is called Tulsi.

[@endosung6697]

No long bean, it just to reduce the cost.

[@sasvaruk]

I am Thai but cannot eat such a hot and spicy dish as you made in the clip. For me, 2 or 3 chilies in a dish (little spicy or เผ็ดน้อย) are enough.

[@sebastianmessinger]

That's fine!

[@suwatdee1112]

ไม่ใส่ถั่วฝักยาวกับหอมแดงนะคับมันผิดสูตรคับ

[@user-up8gf9xe2v]

ไม่ผิดเขามากินร้านอาหารทั่วไปก็เจอแบบนี้ ไม่แปลกที่เขาจะใส่ส่วนหอมก็มีบางร้านเท่านั้นที่ใส่

[@user-rm6en3of7i]

ได้อ่านหนังสือ งานศพ ของปี 2513 ท้ายเล่มมีสูตรอาหารต่างๆ ผัดกะเพรามีใส่ ถั่วฝักยาวด้วยครับ แต่หั่นยาว 1 นิ้ว แต่หอมแดงไม่มีแน่

[@user-ld8yc5jo7n]

มีถั่วฝักยาวซะงั้น

[@Panda-2519]

มีหอมแดงอีกต่างหาก

[@lls1102]

คงเป็นกะเพราประยุกต์😆 ที่ไทยบางร้านใส่แครอทกับถั่วฝักยาว เคยเจอ คิดในใจกะเพราเหี้ยอะไรมึงใส่แครอทกับถั่วมาทำไม 😅 และก็ไม่เข้าร้านนั้นอีกเลย

[@endosung6697]

ใส่เกือบทุกร้านจนฝรั่งเข้าใจผิดว่านี่คือผัดกะเพราะดั้งเดิม

[@ktsakhom9218]

fusion food 555

[@abcdefg9356]

ผัดกระเพรา ก็เพราะใช้ ใบกระเพรา ในการผัด ถ้าใช้ โหระพา ผัดก็เรียก ผัดกระเพราไม่ได้นะคะ

[@Ablast024]

The next Casey Neiststat has arrived... watch out!

[@sebastianmessinger]

I need some shades...

[@mno74900]

Pronounce ""Pad Ga Prao".

[@sts0868]

Exactly 🙏🙏🙏

[@kitipongloambunya6266]

❌No red onion ❌No chinese long bean

[@user-up8gf9xe2v]

ใส่หอมแขกกุนึกว่าลาบ

[@sebastianmessinger]

ใช่, ขอบคุณครับ! ยกเว้นลาบมักจะไม่เสิร์ฟร้อนและต้องการมะนาว ข่า ผักชี ข้าวคั่ว และสั่วนผสมอื่นๆ อีกมากมาย

[@user-up8gf9xe2v]

@@sebastianmessinger ผัดกระเพราแท้ต้องไม่ใส่ครับ ถ้าจะใส่แนะนำหอมหัวใหญ่ให้รสหวานเสริฟร้อน

[@aleximyhoney5748]

Thailand🇹🇭's No. 1 dish😋 Ga Prao not Gra Pao

[@sebastianmessinger]

Yess. I knoww it's just that in the west people say Kaprao so I wrote that in the title to optimize search results. ;) Thanks!

[@sts0868]

Absolutely agree - let's forget the notion that "Pad Thai" is the national dish of Thailand. Sure, it has a history, but in my opinion, Pad Thai is just plain boring. If I want something similar, I go for Pad Mee Korat, the spicier and more flavorful "brother" of Pad Thai. For me, Pad Kaprao is the true "national Thai dish," and I always say, "you can Kaprao anything." From seafood to pork, beef, meatballs, tofu, veggies, moo yor - whatever. Just Kaprao it, top it with a "Kai Dow" (sunny side up egg), and it will be delicious. By the way - it's Pad Kaprao, not Pad Kra Pao. Otherwise, you might end up ordering a "fried bag"! (But I get it, even Thai people sometimes pronounce and write it differently.) To avoid any misunderstandings, I drop the "R" like the "lazy-tongued" Thais and say "Pad Kapau." 😉

[@sebastianmessinger]

Yes indeed Grapao would be closer to the Thai pronunciation but further from being SEO friendly! I chose the latter 😅 Thanks for the tip, I’ll have to try making Pad Mee Korat! Perhaps if it has an interesting backstory it could make a good video…

[@onsenguy]

would it be blasphemous to add cashews or mushrooms?

[@sebastianmessinger]

Try it out. You do what you like! It may offend some purists as you can see in this very comment section, but cuisine is not a static trade. If you do it with mushrooms try to get tougher meaty ones.

[@user-ru4xi3id8s]

ไม่ใส่ถั่วน่ะ ท่าของจริง

[@KIMURA.S]

ผัดกระเพราไม่ควรใส่หอมแดงค่ะ ผิดสูตร หอมแดงโดนความร้อนจะไม่หวานเหมือนหอมใหญ่ มันจะยิ่งฉุนและทำให้ความหอมของใบกระเพราลดลงค่ะ

[@johnekk1560]

กระเพราไม่ใส่หัวหอมแดง...ผิดสูตร

[@Mayom6246]

It's not authentic. I am Thai . For sure

[@sebastianmessinger]

Thanks! ❤️