“Khao Pad Nam Prik Pao” (
ข้าวผัดน้ำพริกเผา) is fried rice seasoned with a mixture of various sauces as well as the chili paste
“Nam Prik Pao.” In addition to meat, seafood, or vegetables, fresh “Bai Horapa” basil leaves are mixed into the rice. The dish can also be found under the name
“Khao Pad Nam Prik Pao Horapa” (
ข้าวผัดน้ำพริกเผาโหระพา), which further emphasizes the use of basil.
Name
Khao Pad Nam Prik Pao
Khao (ข้าว)
Rice
Pad (ผัด)
stir-fry
Nam Prik Pao (น้ำพริกเผา)
Roasted chili paste
Alternative names
Khao Phat Nam Prik Pao,
Khao Phat Nam Prik Pow,
Khao Pad Nam Prik Pao Horapa
