Pad Kra Pao
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements spicy and herbal flavors in Pad Kra Pao.
Riesling
Riesling's slight sweetness balances the heat and savory notes of the dish.
Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) offers crispness and herbaceousness to match basil.
Grenache Rosé
Grenache Rosé provides refreshing fruitiness and acidity to cool the spicy kick.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, bubbles - bright lime acidity and tequila cut through heat and fat; cleansing; herbal lift from lime.
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, heat, bubbles - cooling soda and lime with jalapeño echo chili; agave/tequila complements Thai flavors.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles, acid - very clean, effervescent and light; dilutes heat and refreshes palate without clashing.
Highball • Easy • 5 min
herbal, bubbles, acid - elderflower floral and soda soothe spice and complement basil/herbal notes.
Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, sweet, herbal - tart passion fruit brightness balances heat and adds tropical contrast.
Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min
fat, acid - creamy avocado mellows chilis and adds richness; lime keeps it bright with savory food.