Pad krapao /PUT GRA-POW/
Pad krapao (Thai: ผัดกะเพรา, pronounced PUT GRA-POW) is a Muay Thai culture term. Stir-fried meat with holy basil and chilli over rice, usually topped with a fried egg. Thailand's default lunch. It is also written Pad kra pao and Holy basil stir-fry. Related terms: Khao. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Pad krapaoผัดกะเพรา
- Stir-fried meat with holy basil and chilli over rice, usually topped with a fried egg. Thailand's default lunch.
| Term | Pad krapao |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ผัดกะเพรา |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | PUT GRA-POW |
| Also written | Pad kra pao, Holy basil stir-fry |
| Category | Culture |
Sources: thaifex-anuga.com ↗
Questions about Pad krapao
What does Pad krapao mean in Muay Thai?
Stir-fried meat with holy basil and chilli over rice, usually topped with a fried egg. Thailand's default lunch.
How do you pronounce Pad krapao?
Pad krapao is pronounced roughly PUT GRA-POW. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Pad krapao written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ผัดกะเพรา.
What are other spellings of Pad krapao?
It is also written Pad kra pao and Holy basil stir-fry. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Pad krapao?
Related terms: Khao.