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Pad kra pao (holy basil stir-fry)

From the video “How to PAD KRA PAO Anything (Thai Holy Basil Stir Fry)” by Pailin's Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Pailin's Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$2.91*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$14.09* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, shellfish, soy, fish

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

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$5.82*for the batch in the video
~$2.91*per serving

You save about ~$14.09* per serving (83% less*) than ordering it out — ~$28.18* for ~2 portions.

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

0 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 11 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 0 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; 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

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 100% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving332 kcal · 17% of 2,000
Fat16 g20%
Saturated fat5.5 g28%
Sodium182 mg8%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Fiber0 g0%
Total sugars0 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein45 g89%

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
  • Fiber0 of 20
  • Saturated fat−17 of 20
  • Sodium−5 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

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

From 2 of 2 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for boneless skinless chicken thighs, cooked steak, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, black soy sauce, sugar, spicy Thai chilis and 5 more. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • bowl
  • mini whisk
  • mortar and pestle
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wok
  • wooden spatula

What the video didn’t say

  • servings amount
  • total preparation and cooking time
  • exact ingredient quantities
  • heat settings
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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Pailin's Kitchen'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: Don't burn the garlic-chili paste; keep it moving. 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 economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 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 Pailin's Kitchen'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 Pailin's Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.