Sous Vide Thai Basil Beef (Pad Krapow): Temperature & Time Guide
Pad krapow's beef often turns chewy from wok searing. Sous vide keeps it tender; the wok is only for the sauce and the char.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Slice beef thin, cook at 131°F for 1.5 hours. 2) Sear the slices briefly in a hot wok. 3) Add garlic, Thai chiles, and a sauce of soy, fish sauce, and sugar. 4) Toss in a handful of Thai basil off heat. 5) Serve over rice with a crispy fried egg.
FAQ
What temperature for the beef?
131°F (55°C) for 1.5 hours — tender, wok-ready strips.
What is Thai basil?
The anise-scented basil used in Thai cooking — regular basil is a weaker substitute.
What makes it authentic?
Fish sauce, Thai chiles, and the basil folded in at the very end, off the heat.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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