Pad Graprao Moo

Pad Graprao Moo

We will continue our column on Thai Food like we did last year with a new post every other Sunday. For the next months we will have some short posts on many of the different dishes available on the street of Bangkok and around Thailand.

As people who have been here and tried the street food can attest, the best food is almost always found on the street.

Ok now on with the start of the series.

Thai Basil Pork Stir Fry

You really don’t know Thai street food well until you have tried the famous “Pad Graprao Moo”. A popular stir fry dish, it makes for a delicious and well balanced meal that is a common choice of lunch and dinner for many people in Thailand. So common in fact, that you will see it everywhere you go, at vendors, shops, malls, schools, everywhere you go.

Thai basil pork (or chicken or beef) stir fry is a great fresh tasting combination of fresh basil, fried meats and a delicious stir fry sauce, all fried together for a few minutes at high temperature. With added chilies according to taste, this dish is served over a plate of boiled rice and is as tasty as it is filling. Try out this authentic Thai favorite, you’ll be in for a nice surprise!

Spicy? Yes

Where to Buy: Street vendors, malls and restaurants

Eat With: Steamed rice or fried

Price: 25-35 Baht

Top Tip: Ask for “Kai dao”, a fried egg served on top which is the way many Thais  like to eat this dish.