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Tasty Apprentice
Indulge in the spicy and aromatic flavors of Pla Rad Prik Krapao, a delicious Thai dish featuring crispy fried fish topped with a flavorful chili and basil sauce!
**Ingredients**:
- 500g whole fish (such as snapper or tilapia), cleaned and scored
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3-4 Thai red chilies, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
**Instructions**:
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Fry the whole fish until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
3. In the same pan, remove excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add minced garlic and chopped Thai red chilies, stir-frying until fragrant.
4. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
5. Pour in the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water or chicken broth. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the Thai basil leaves and stir until wilted.
7. Place the fried fish on a serving plate and pour the chili and basil sauce over the top.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy the spicy, savory, and aromatic Pla Rad Prik Krapao!
**Ingredients**:- 500g whole fish (such as snapper or tilapia), cleaned and scored
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3-4 Thai red chilies, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
**Instructions**:1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Fry the whole fish until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
3. In the same pan, remove excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add minced garlic and chopped Thai red chilies, stir-frying until fragrant.
4. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
5. Pour in the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water or chicken broth. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the Thai basil leaves and stir until wilted.
7. Place the fried fish on a serving plate and pour the chili and basil sauce over the top.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy the spicy, savory, and aromatic Pla Rad Prik Krapao!
I love anything with chili and basil, and combining those flavors with fried fish is genius. Can't wait to try Pla Rad Prik Krapao at home! 
Thank you for sharing!
