Thai Basil Beef Mince with Jasmine Rice and Crispy Eggs
A classic savory-sweet Pad Krapow featuring seasoned minced beef and fresh Thai basil over fragrant jasmine rice. Topped with two crispy-edged fried eggs for a satisfying, high-protein meal.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
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Next: Rinse 1 cup (180g) of jasmine rice…
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Rinse 1 cup (180g) of jasmine rice…
Rinse 1 cup (180g) of jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine with 1.5 cups (360ml) of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer undisturbed for 12 minutes before removing from heat to rest for 5 minutes.
Look for: the water runs clear, then combine with 1
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Peel 9 garlic cloves and thinly slice…
While the rice cooks, peel 9 garlic cloves and thinly slice 3 red chili peppers. Crush them together using a mortar and pestle (or finely mince on a cutting board) into a coarse paste.
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Stir together 3 tbsp of tamari
In a small bowl, stir together 3 tbsp of tamari, 3 tbsp of fish sauce, and 1.5 tsp of coconut sugar until smooth to make the stir-fry sauce.
Look for: smooth to make the stir-fry sauce
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Heat 1
Heat 1.5 tbsp of coconut oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add the garlic-chili paste to the hot…
Add the garlic-chili paste to the hot wok and stir-fry continuously for 30 seconds until fragrant without burning.
Look for: fragrant without burning
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Add 420g of lean ground beef to…
Add 420g of lean ground beef to the wok, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until fully browned and cooked through.
Look for: fully browned and cooked through
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Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and…
Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly and coats the meat evenly.
Look for: the liquid reduces slightly and coats the meat evenly
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Turn off the heat
Turn off the heat, add 1.5 cups of fresh Thai basil leaves, and fold through for 30 seconds until just wilted; set the stir-fry aside covered.
Look for: just wilted
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Heat 1
Heat 1.5 tbsp of coconut oil in a separate non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Crack 6 eggs into the hot oil (cooking in batches if needed) and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges are golden brown and crispy while the yolks remain soft.
Look for: the edges are golden brown and crispy while the yolks remain soft
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Divide the warm cooked jasmine rice evenly…
Divide the warm cooked jasmine rice evenly across plates, spoon the Thai basil beef over the top, and crown each portion with 2 crispy fried eggs.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Allow any remaining portion to cool completely…
Allow any remaining portion to cool completely before transferring to a sealed container and storing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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