Phat kaphrao (Thai: ผัดกะเพรา, pronounced [pʰàt kā.pʰrāw];
transl. stir-fried holy basil), also spelled pad krapow, kaprao, is one
of the most popular Thai à la carte dishes. Phat kaphrao consists of
meat such as pork, chicken, beef, and seafood stir fried with Thai holy
basil and garlic.
It is served with rice and topped up (optional) with fried eggs or khai
dao (Thai: ไข่ดาว). The main seasonings are soy sauce, Thai fish sauce,
oyster sauce (optional), cane sugar, and bird's eye chili.