วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 8 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2554

Paad Kra Praw

Have you ever eat "fried basil" before?




Who had already Would know that it sharply And how delicious. But for someone who has never Do you want to know about it? or not. And I will tell you if you're with me, then I'll start.

The word "Paad" in Thai means. Fried cooked. And the word "Krapraw" is translated as Holly basil, Pungent aromatic, hot-spicy plant. That is the meaning. Okay, you already know what it means. It's time for us to act together and make a delicious.

Let's See, What are the ingredients in "Paad Kra Praw" menu. First is the meat, you can use almost any meat that human consumables. Pork, beef, chicken, fish, shrimp, clams, crabs and other meat, but some Must be processed before being used.

The second is the hot chilli. Of course, it must be spicy. but you should know that is the charm of Thai food.

And the third. The most important thing for this dish. This is the name of this dish, there is basil. Basil, we know there are two type has to Green holly basil leaves, And red holly basil leaves(some people may see the color is purple, but Thai people see red).The best and basil (for Thai) is, basil red, because it has a more fragrant green basil.


Well, next, we will prepare ingredients.First you must choose whether to use the kind of meat. But no matter what you choose. All you have to do is. "Chop it to pop as many pieces. "

The second deal with hot chilli, pounded it to be crushed with mortar and pestle, watch out! This type of very fierce chili they like to jump into the human eyes. Oh, almost forgot, we have to use mine with affection, put the garlic into the mortar. Then use the pestle to pound it crushed, is good news. Garlic is not fierce. That nothing like hot chilli.

As the third. Cool red basil into pieces. Put it in the sink for wash vegetables. And soak it in water.

In addition, we must be prepared. Soy sauce Sugar (or MSG. If you do not dispute it), oyster sauce, a little each.

Okay, Now Let's get started. First, the wok, put oil on the fire to wait for high heat, then we will add chopped garlic and hot chilli pound, (the warning. Do not sneeze into large pan is strictly prohibited) to use Turner stir thoroughly.

Second, add to meat. Stir into the hot chilli and garlic, you may add a little water into, but I only a few. We are seasoned in this process. add soy sauce as desired, add a little sugar (or MSG), add oyster sauce, about 1 Shopping. Flavor you like, then. Stir all together. And water added in the starting dry up.

The third step add to Red Basil. Close the gas fire, fried the meat with basil red well, then scoop on a plate and served.

You know.Thais like to eat spicy, but that does not mean it does not feel hot to eat. Our approach is. Eat with fresh cucumber. To decrease sharply down, and you should do so.




Enjoy your meal.

MR.Ken