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Foodie NO. 1  • 289 BAHT THAI FOOD • FOOD MAGAZINE THE HISTORY OF COMMON THAI MOST FAMOUS PHAD KAPRAO HERBS AND SPICES RESTAURANTS FOR HOLY BASIL STIR-FRY Recommended menu, Fresh herbs and spices that a common food but popular make unique flavors and IN KKC tastes in Thai cuisine | 06 for Thai people | 01 Some of the most popular restaurants in Khon Kaen | 07

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Contents 01 The History of Phad Kaprao 03 Green Beans in Phad Kaprao 04 Basic Steps to Cook Phad Kaprao 05 The Reasons Why Thai People Like Phad Kaprao 06 Common Thai Herbs and Spices 07 Most Famous Restaurants for Phad Kaprao in KKC 10 Interview

FEATURES The History of Phad Kaprao Of course, there are no Thai people in the whole country who do not know the stir-fried basil menu. Phad Kaprao is one of the most popular Thai dishes and sold in general restaurants from street food stalls to upscale restaurants. Even though Phad Kaprao is seen as a desperate food, but Phad Kaprao is a fast food that has all tastes and satisfied with people of all classes, whether rich or poor and also have complete nutritional value. However, the basil stir-fried menu is a menu that was invented around the year 1947 or the reign of Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram, that is the statesman of Thailand. During that time, Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram created policies relating to the country's major and important cultural revolutions, for example, on dress, lifestyle and until food. In those days, there was a national food and dessert contest. Of course, the number one winner is Pad Thai, but the stir-fried basil menu follows after the contest is over. So, food and snacks that have been awarded, there will be a new recipe update by Field Marshal Phibunsongkhram to be look more Thai. Foodie | 01

FEATURES FEATURES For another evidence that mentioning about Thai basil is in the archives of La Loubert (1687), which states that “Some vegetables that smell good, such as basil…” is a reference to Thai food that La Loubert had heard or encountered when he visited Ayutthaya. Although this menu is called Phad Kaprao, but in the period of Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram, it is completely different from the holy fried basil that we eat nowadays. The first recipe of Basil creating by Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram using of a little chili paste is added to create a subtle flavor and the basil leaves will be fried to make them crispy first, then use the oil from frying the basil leaves to stir fry. After that, it will be salted with soy bean paste and sweetened with palm sugar. As for the reason for putting soy bean paste and palm sugar, it's because of Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram use the recipe referenced from the menu of Stir-Fried Beef with Tao See or stir-fried beef with soy bean paste (ผัดเต้าซี่) and the traditional recipe for stir-fried basil is a dry stir-fry similar to roasting, then sprinkle the basil leaves later and mix well. Foodie | 02

FEATURES Foodie | 03 Look back for the holy basil stir-fried in the modern era. There is a simple step to do because people like to eat it as fast food and some restaurants may include lentils, baby corn, carrots and onions. And although some people think that stir-fried basil is good if it doesn't add other vegetables, but for some people, adding vegetables is not bad and it is also has increased nutritional value as well. So, many people like to eat holy basil stir-fried with yard long beans and if they don't add it, it's like they're missing something and it also represents the diversity of food flavor cultures before definitions or recipes are created. In addition, according to Ch3 news, in cooking guide book by Boonnak Chorwichian in 1970, which in the book stated that the holy-basil stir fried chicken contains about 1 inch sliced of yard long beans. So, this evidence can refuse the argument that “the real holy-basil stir-fried should not contains yard long beans” in Thai society. Green Beans in Phad Kaprao

FEATURES For the basic ingredients for making holy basil stir-fried including: 1. Pork or beef (pieces or chopped) 2. Chopped garlic 3. Chili sliced 4. Fish sauce 5. Light soy sauce 6. Dark soy sauce 7. Oyster sauce 8. Sugar 9. Holy basil leaves 10. Soybean oil The basic steps for making holy basil stir-fried are as follows: 1. Pound garlic and chili together until coarsely to spread the spiciness. 2. Pour soybean oil into the pan then add the chopped chili and garlic and stir until fragrant. 3. Put the meat into the pan and stir until cooked thoroughly. Followed by adding seasonings like fish sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, light soy sauce and black soy sauce to make color. Then stir to it all to combine. 4. Turn off the gas stove and sprinkle the basil leaves immediately. Then stir fry again until the basil leaves get a little heat. 5. Holy basil stir-fried served with steamed rice. Basic Steps to Cook Holy Basil Stir-Fry Foodie | 04

The Reasons Why Thai People Like Phad Kaprao According to the raw materials and cooking methods mentioned above. It can be seen that very few ingredients are used in cooking and the cooking method is easy as well, so the stir-fried basil menu is another menu that you can easily cook by yourself and also save time as well. To sum up, Phad Kaprao menu is a menu that most Thais and foreigners love and accept the taste of this Thai food menu. There is also a widespread spread of stir-fried basil to many countries around the world. FEATURES From the general survey, there are many reasons why Thai people Foodie | 05 like to order Phad Kaprao menu to eat. So, there are four main reasons: 1. It's a popular menu that almost every restaurant has - Phad Kaprao is a long-familiar menu for Thai people until this menu was nicknamed as a desperate food that had to have a name on every restaurant. 2. Nutritious complete in 5 groups - in the holy basil stir-fry menu consists of protein and fat from meat, flour from steamed rice, and vitamins and minerals from vegetables that we put together. Therefore, the stir-fried basil menu is a complete nutritious food which is good for health and body 3. A menu that can be done quickly – holy basil stir-fried menu is a menu that is easy and quick, suitable for people who are in a hurry time to work. Therefore, it is one of a popular menu in restaurants. 4. Spicy taste that Thai people like - Phad Kaprao is a menu that has a strong taste that Thai people and foreigners like. As a result, the holy basil stir-fried menu is often chosen as the top rank at restaurant.

Common FEATURES Thai Herbs And Spices Chili Basil Prik chi fa is another main part of Thai cuisine. It uses to Basil, Horapha, or Kaprao are enhance flavour or slides on the most common herbs in top of the dish. Chili also help Thai. It was put in almost every food stay fresher for longer of dish, including soups, curries, times. or even stir-fried. Garlic Lime Popular used in food Lime gives sour flavour that preparation as a whole or Thai people so in love. You can individual cloves, garlic can find lime juice in many recipes also used for increase the as you find fish sauce. appetite of food. Many of Thai people love garlic as you can see in any Thai food dishes. Cinnamon Used for encourage sweating and common found in many Thai soups. Most dark soups use cinnamon as the main ingredients. Pepper Spice that helps to add an appetizing fragrance to Thai dishes. Black peppers gives more of a spicy heat, but white peppers flavor are more smelly. Foodie | 06

FEATURES Most Famous Restaurants For Phad Kaprao In KKC Foodie | 07

Laew Tae Food & Drink Bar แล้วแต่ กะเพราแท้ Location: Soi Ing Mor, Lung Mor (KKU) The unique decoration of the restaurant is that there is nothing to match, not even chairs, tables, or food containers. Some people get a basin, some people get a bowl of dog rice, which is considered unique, strange and funny of the shop. They also offer side dishes such as fried hot dogs that are crispy and delicious and people like to order. In addition, people like to order scrambled eggs or fried eggs as a topping on the rice. Eim Plae Kaprao Taad อิ่มแปล้ กะเพราถาด Location: Soi Kru Panom, Lung Mor (KKU) The plate that the restaurant uses is a stainless steel plate with banana leaves. The price starts at 45 baht and provides a lot of food, clean restaurant, plenty of parking, and fast cooking. Also, drinking water and desserts are provided for free of charge. Foodie | 08

04 Kod Kaprao Tae 07 โคตรกะเพราแท้ 10 16 Location: Kang Sadan, Khon Kaen Review: A fast food restaurant that is a 12 franchise shop in Khon Kaen city. They have a various menu and use good quality of meats. Also, they use dry chilies in stir- fries for better spicy flavor and the color 31 of the soup is dark black. Kaprao Lang Kod กะเพราล้างโคตร Location: Pre-order or online delivery Review: The food package is a large square paper box. Even if you order a small one for one person, you can still eat up to 2 people because the amount of food is a lot and it has a reasonable for the price. For the taste of the holy basil stir-fry, it is not very full- flavored but the topping on it is so much and taste is quite bland. Foodie | 09

INTERVIEW: PARSIWAT BOONSITH Some part of interview questions: 3. Can you rate on the dishes from those restaurants? 1. Can you tell me about yourself? San: 1) Laew Tae Food & Drink Bar - San: Sure, my name is Parsiwat Boonsith, or you can call me San. Now I am 4th year taste 8 of 10, appearance 7 of 10 price 7 of 10. student at KKUIC. So, the basic things 2) Kod Kaprao Tae - taste 5 of 10, about myself is that I love eating foods and enjoying it. Also, I like to criticize the appearance 6 of 10, price 6 of 10. taste of the food that I ate. I like to try the 3) Eim Plae Kaprao Taad - taste 8 of 10, newly open restaurants because I want to know if it will delicious or not. appearance 7 of 10, price 7 of 10. 4) Kaprao Lang Kod - taste 7 of 10, 2. Do you have any experience about cooking before? appearance 6 of 10, price 8 of 10. San: Yes, I ever wanted to be a chef and I have been take a short Thai cooking course about 2 months at Dusit Thani College. My family also like to cook and my grandmother used to be the pupil of “McDang” or “หมึกแดง” a cooking expert, especially Thai food. During the time when I take this course, there is a lecture on the use of kitchen equipment and cooking practice with the chefs. By the way, I like to cook Thai food in general, such as Phanaeng, Kaeng Liang, and Tom Yum, which are traditional Thai recipes. Foodie | 10

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