Thai Holy Basil Ground Turkey Bowls (Pad Krapow)
Thailand's most popular street food — savory ground turkey with Thai basil, chili, and garlic served over jasmine rice with a fried egg. Ready in 15 minutes flat.
PROTEIN 36g
CALORIES 390
P:E RATIO 0.8
TIME 15m
YIELD 4
P:E 0.8
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
1.5 lbs ground turkey (93% lean) 36G PROTEIN
1 cup packed fresh Thai basil leaves (or regular basil) FLAVOR
4 cloves garlic, minced FLAVOR
3 Thai chili peppers, minced (or 1 serrano) FLAVOR
2 tablespoons oyster sauce FLAVOR
1 tablespoon fish sauce FLAVOR
1 tablespoon soy sauce FLAVOR
1 teaspoon sugar FLAVOR
1 tablespoon vegetable oil FLAVOR
4 large eggs 36G PROTEIN
3 cups cooked jasmine rice CARB BASE
Lime wedges for serving FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate cooked turkey mixture for up to 4 days. Cook rice and eggs fresh.
- Batching: Thai holy basil (kra pao) has a peppery, spicy flavor different from Italian basil — find it at Asian grocery stores.
- Reheat: Reheat turkey in a hot skillet for 2 minutes. Microwave works but a skillet gives better texture.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
02
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Add garlic and Thai chilies. Stir-fry for 15 seconds until fragrant.
03
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Add ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
04
THE MACRO PREP
Stir in oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Toss for 1 minute.
05
STEP 5
Remove from heat and fold in Thai basil leaves — they will wilt from the residual heat.
06
STEP 6
In a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up with crispy edges.
07
STEP 7
Serve turkey over jasmine rice, topped with a fried egg and lime wedges.
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servings
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 cup packed fresh Thai basil leaves (or regular basil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Thai chili peppers, minced (or 1 serrano)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- Lime wedges for serving