Stir-fried minced beef and holy basil (neua pat bai grapao)

This is one of my favourite dishes. It’s my comfort food and so easy to put together. The success of this dish lies in a good, hot wok and getting all your ingredients prepared before you start cooking. While you could easily substitute the beef with pork, chicken or prawns, the unique flavour of holy basil is imperative here so it's worth seeking out.