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Pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry)

From the video “How to make Thailand's most famous spicy stir-fry...Pad Gaprow | Marion's Kitchen” by Marion Grasby. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Marion Grasby. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Hot
Total time
~5 min
est.
Serves
1
Cost
~$9.87*
per serving, Ontariosave ~$7.13* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

May contain gluten, egg, shellfish, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$9.87*for 1 person

You save about ~$7.13* per serving (42% less*) than ordering it out.

Order out = a typical Ontario pad kra pao with rice, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

7 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: jinda chillies, shallots

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pad kra pao with rice at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving866 kcal · 43% of 2,000Recipe makes 1 serving
Fat58 g75%
Saturated fat21 g107%
Sodium721 mg31%
Carbohydrate33 g12%
Fiber5 g18%
Total sugars12 gno daily value
Added sugars2.1 g4%
Protein54 g107%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+8 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−7 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−1 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 11 of 13 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 1 serving as stated in the video. Not counted because the video gives no amount: fish sauce, cooking oil, cooked rice. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • mortar and pestle
  • wok
  • wooden spatula
  • paper towels

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact measurements of sauces and minced pork were not verbally stated.
  • Total preparation and cooking time was not explicitly specified.
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.7-flash on 2026-10-01. Thumbnail and video are Marion Grasby’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry)

What makes Marion Grasby's Pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry) recipe and technique special?

Marion Grasby's take on Pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry) focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Basil wilts fast; overcooking kills its aroma and texture. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry) at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry) recipe costs approximately $8.98 CAD per serving (yielding 1 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry) ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry) can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Marion Grasby's Pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry)?

This recipe utilizes approximately 14 ingredients across 9 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry)?

The official cooking video by Marion Grasby is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.