01/09/2026
🌿 The secret behind a truly aromatic Pad Kra Pao? It’s all in the holy basil.
Real Thai Pad Kra Pao is made with holy basil, prized for its distinctive natural aroma and essential oils.
But here’s the trick: holy basil is delicate. Cook it for too long, and much of that fragrance disappears with the heat.
That’s why we add it right at the end, giving it only a quick toss over the right heat — just enough to release its beautiful aroma while keeping its character alive.
The result?
🔥 Bold flavour
🌿 Fresh, unmistakable holy basil aroma
✨ A fragrance that reaches you before the plate does
Because a proper Pad Kra Pao shouldn’t just be spicy.
You should smell it before you taste it.
Authentic Pad Kra Pao, cooked the Thai way at Able Thai Kitchen.