I grow my own holy basil in a hydroponic garden to make proper krapao at home. It’s the dish I miss most from Thailand. I’ve considered making a food blog that rates Thai restaurants by their krapao as I’ve noticed if that dish is good the entire place is usually fantastic. There’s one place close to my home that is just as good or better than I can make, which is high praise, and very dangerous because sometimes I’m lazy and need to have it.

Also I’d be remiss to not mention how amazing it is with prik nam pla, a simple spicy umami sour condiment that makes it explode with flavor. And a fried egg, especially if it’s a Thai fried egg. Best dish in the world to me!