Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Thai Stir Fry Recipe. Bursting with bold and aromatic ingredients, this dish brings the essence of Thai cuisine to your table. Let's dive into creating this delicious and satisfying stir fry!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Flavorful Adventure: Experience the vibrant, unique flavors of traditional Thai cuisine.
- Weeknight Friendly: Quick to prepare, making it ideal for a busy weekday dinner.
- Customizable: Add your favorite veggies or proteins for a personalized stir fry delight.
📋 Ingredients
- Ground Beef: The main protein, adding a hearty and meaty flavor to the dish.
- Large Onion: Gives a sweet, aromatic base that complements the beef well.
- Cabbage Coleslaw: Adds a crunchy texture and a fresh, slightly sweet taste.
- Minced Garlic and Ginger: Infuse the stir fry with a warm, aromatic depth of flavor.
- Chili Paste: Adds heat and complexity to the dish.
- Lime Juice: Provides a tangy freshness that cuts through the richness of the beef.
- Fish Sauce: Delivers a unique umami flavor, characteristic of Thai cuisine.
- Black Pepper: Adds a mild heat that enhances the other flavors.
- Sesame Oil: Gives a toasted, nutty flavor that complements the other ingredients.
- Soy Sauce: Adds saltiness and depth, balancing out the other flavors.
- Fresh Basil or Cilantro: Serves as a garnish, adding a fresh, herbaceous note to the dish.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Oil Substitution: While sesame oil is preferred, vegetable oil or olive oil can be used as alternatives.
- Protein Swap: Substitute ground beef with ground chicken for a quick Thai chicken stir fry.
- Veggies Variation: Opt for Chinese broccoli stems, baby corn, snow peas, snap peas, thinly sliced bell peppers, bok choy, and green beans to create a colorful vegetable stir fry medley in your large frying pan. Consider using dark soy sauce and Thai fermented soybean paste, finely chopped, to elevate the taste profile.
🔪How To Make Thai Stir Fry?
Step One: In a large skillet or wok, add the ground beef and onion, and cook on medium heat until crumbled and cooked through, which should take approximately 5-6 min.
Step Two: Do not drain. In a small bowl add the garlic, ginger, pepper, chili paste, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, and soy sauce, stir to combine.
Step Three: Add the coleslaw mix to ground meat then cook and stir over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes. Add Thai sauce mixture then stir well.
Step Four: Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Serve with rice and garnish with fresh Thai basil, green onions or cilantro.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Sauce Enhancement: To thin out the sauce, consider adding a dash of coconut milk and simmer briefly.
- Thai Stir Fries Packs Shortcut: Opt for a Thai-style mixed vegetable pack tailored for Thai stir fries or a Chinese-style stir fry pack available from your local supermarket.
💭 FAQs
The cooking time can vary but typically takes around 15-20 minutes once all the ingredients are prepped and ready to go.
To make it kid-friendly, you can reduce the spice level by omitting chili peppers or using a milder seasoning, ensuring it’s enjoyable for the whole family.
Store leftover Thai Stir Fry in an airtight container in the fridge. Freeze Thai Stir Fry in a freezer-safe container or bag, removing air for extended freshness.
Serving Suggestions
These are some great sides to serve with Thai stir fry:
- Steamed Jasmine Rice: This is a classic accompaniment to Thai stir-fried vegetables. The fluffy texture and mild flavor of jasmine rice complement the bold flavors of the stir-fry.
- Noodles: Serve the stir-fried vegetables over rice noodles or egg noodles for a heartier meal. Pad Thai noodles or rice vermicelli work well with Thai flavors.
- Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum): This spicy and tangy salad made with shredded green papaya, tomatoes, peanuts, and lime juice pairs well with stir-fried vegetables.
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Best Thai Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. Ground Beef
- 1 Onion diced
- 1 Bag Cabbage or Coleslaw
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Ginger
- 1 Tbsp. Chili Paste
- 2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
- 1 Tbsp. Fish Sauce
- ½ tsp. Black Pepper
- 1 tsp. Sesame Oil
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil or Cilantro as garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, add the ground beef and onion, and cook on medium heat until crumbled and cooked through, which should take approximately 5-6 min.
- Do not drain. In a small bowl add the garlic, ginger, pepper, chili paste, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, and soy sauce, stir to combine.
- Add the coleslaw mix to ground meat then cook and stir over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Add Thai sauce mixture then stir well.
- Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
- Serve with rice and garnish with fresh Thai basil, green onions or cilantro and serve immediately.
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