Nua Pad Prik (Thai Chili Beef Recipe)
Nua pad prik is a spicy Thai beef stir-fry with savory sauce, ready in 20 minutes. A tasty dinner with rice and any vegetables you have on hand!
Equipment
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Small mixing bowl
- Wok or large skillet
- Spatula or wok turner
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 9 ounces beef, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 ½ tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- ½ onion, chopped
- 4 ounces large chili peppers, Thai prik chi fa, sliced
- 3 green onions, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Thoroughly stir together the cornstarch and water in a mixing bowl.
- Heat oil in a wok and quickly sear your sliced beef over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add garlic, and sauté until golden and fragrant.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture, dark soy, light soy, oyster sauce, white pepper, and white sugar. Thoroughly mix and let it simmer and mingle with the beef.
- Finally, add the sliced chilies and onions. Cook until the vegetables are soft to your liking, and stir in the green onions near the end. Serve immediately with rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Feel free to customize the flavors and add different vegetables or protein.
Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1210mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg
