Not only is it a good way to use up a bunch of this fragrant herb, but it will also keep for some time in the fridge. Its essential ingredient the ‘bai krapao’ or holy basil, is very challenging to find outside of southeast Asia – Yet our Blue Elephant stir-fry holy basil paste will enable you to cook this emblematic stir-fry anytime, anywhere in less than 10 minutes! But as you can see in the video, I’m not using those as I didn’t have any for this impromptu recipe. It is better known in Thai cuisine as Pad Krapow, which is a quick-to-prepare dish of (usually) minced chicken (but minced pork or beef is also sometimes used). Yet our Blue Elephant stir-fry holy basil paste will enable you to cook this emblematic stir-fry anytime, anywhere in less than 10 minutes!

While I've yet to try it, I reckon stir fried brussels sprouts or asparagus would be a top notch pairing. If you ask Thai people what is their favorite dish, 9 out of 10 times they will answer ‘PHAD KRAPAO’. Because I have a bagful and can make this right now if that won’t compromise the freshness or flavour too much. Chilli Paste and Holy Basil Leaves is made from Thai red chilli peppers, basil leaves of holy basil, soy oil, and spicy garlic.One of the most popular items at pop ups I've done with Kay Kay Food is a holy basil and shiitake mushroom crystal dumpling, which was made using this sauce. Interesting how each cuisine has its own version of fiery hot chilli pastes to use as a sauce or as a dip or chutney.

This is a note to my Western readers: cook the garlic slightly past the point of what feels natural, to where it starts to get a little crispy at the edges.

To the uninitiated this may sound bizarre, but use of pasta in stir fries is familiar to Thai cooks (consider pad macaroni, a great favourite of Thai children). Ingredients: Fresh red chilli 50%, garlic 21%, basil leaves 7%, soybean oil 6%, salt 6%, water 5%, sugar 3%, kaffir lime 1%, pepper 0.