Pad Kaprao (Stir-Fried Vegan Mince With Holy Basil)
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Pad Kaprao (Stir-Fried Vegan Mince With Holy Basil)

Plant Based News • Aug 25, 2026
This article discusses a recipe for Pad Kaprao, a vegan version of a fast Thai street food dish typically made with pork mince. This recipe uses vegan mince along with garlic, chilies, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, vegan fish sauce, coconut sugar, and Thai holy basil. The dish cooks quickly in a hot wok and is served with steamed rice. The recipe is featured in the book "Vegan Asian Street Food" by Yang Liu and Katharina Pinczolits, offering a quick, spicy, and filling meal that serves two and is ready in about five minutes once the ingredients are prepared.

To make the vegan Pad Kaprao, the recipe involves pounding garlic and chilies, mixing sauces and sugar, breaking up the vegan mince, and cooking everything in a hot wok. The dish is then served with Thai holy basil and rice. This vegan twist on a popular Thai dish provides a flavorful and satisfying meal that can be prepared in a short amount of time, making it ideal for a quick dinner option.
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