Thai Spicy Basil Squid with Fried Egg

Servings : 1

Spice Level : Hot

Skill Level : Easy

Prep : 10 min

Cook : 1 min

Total : 11 min

Ingredients

Protein

[] 100g squid

Aromatics

Seasoning and oil

[] 2 tbsp oyster sauce
[] 1 tbsp light soy sauce
[] 1 tbsp seasoning sauce
[] 1/4 tbsp dark soy sauce
[] 1 pinch black pepper
[] 1/2 tbsp sugar
[] 6 tbsp water

For Stir-Frying

[] 20g canola oil

Fried Egg

[]3 eggs
[] oil for frying

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Equipment

[] Wok – Essential for high-heat, quick stir-frying and getting that signature kra pao aroma.
[] Mortar & Pestle – For pounding chilies and garlic into a coarse paste that clings beautifully to the squid.
[] Small Frying Pan – Used for frying the kai dao (crispy fried egg) with enough oil depth.

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare the squid

[] Remove the cartilage and clean well.
[] Slice into bite-size pieces.

2. Make chili–garlic paste

[] In a mortar and pestle, roughly pound the dried chilies, fresh chilies, and garlic. Set aside.

3. Stir-fry the squid

[] Heat oil in a wok over high heat.
[] In a plate, combine the squid with all the seasoning and the pounded chili–garlic mixture.
[] Pour the mixture into the hot wok and stir-fry quickly, about 1 minute.

4. Add holy basil

[] Add holy basil at the very end.
[] Stir briefly just a few seconds until fragrant.
[] Remove from heat.

5. Prepare the egg

[] Separate egg whites and yolks.

6. Fry the egg

[] Heat oil to a medium-hot temperature in a wok.
[] Add the egg whites first.
[] When the whites are 80% cooked, gently spoon the yolk into the center.
[] Fry for about 10 seconds, until the edges puff and crisp.
[] Remove and drain.

7. Serve and enjoy

[] Serve the spicy basil squid over hot jasmine rice.
[] Top with your crispy fried egg
[] Enjoy!

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