Teresa's Recipes
Pad Kratiam Prik Thai
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Pad Kratiam Prik Thai recipe. This traditional Thai stir-fry combines the tantalizing heat of red chili peppers with the aromatic blend of garlic and black pepper. Choose your preferred protein - be it succulent chicken, tender beef, fresh shrimp, or hearty tofu to perfect this dish. Finished with a trifecta of sauces and a sprinkle of green onions, this dish truly represents the bold and exciting flavors of Thai cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2, thinly sliced Red chili peppers
- 2, chopped Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 200g (choose from chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu) Protein
- 1 teaspoon, freshly ground Black pepper
- 5 cloves, minced Garlic
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 2
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 5g
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and freshly ground black pepper to the hot oil, stir-frying for 1 minute or until they release their fragrant aroma.
- Introduce your selected protein to the wok, stir-frying until it is fully cooked.
- In a separate small bowl, amalgamate the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour this piquant sauce mixture into the wok, continuing to stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Introduce the chopped green onions and thinly sliced red chili peppers to the wok, stir-frying for a final minute to infuse their fresh, spicy kick.
- Remove your Pad Kratiam Prik Thai from the heat, allowing it to rest briefly before serving piping hot with a side of steamed rice. Enjoy the rich flavors and enticing aromas of this traditional Thai dish!
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, use tofu as the protein and replace fish sauce with a vegetarian alternative.
- Adjust the amount of chili peppers according to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Pair this dish with a cool, crisp cucumber salad to balance out the heat.