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Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)


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  • Author: chefssa
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A bold and spicy Thai stir-fry featuring wide rice noodles, colorful vegetables, Thai basil, and your choice of protein in a savory sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz wide rice noodles
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Thai bird’s eye chilies, chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 cup baby corn, halved
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 8 oz protein of choice (chicken, shrimp, tofu, or beef)

Instructions

  1. Soak or cook the wide rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add minced garlic and chopped chilies. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add your protein and stir-fry until cooked through.
  6. Add sliced onion, bell pepper, carrots, and baby corn. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
  7. Add cooked noodles and the prepared sauce. Stir-fry to coat evenly.
  8. Add Thai basil and green onions. Stir until basil wilts and noodles are glossy.
  9. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Notes

  • Substitute Thai basil with Italian basil if unavailable.
  • Use tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
  • Add mushrooms, snow peas, or zucchini for extra veggies.
  • Adjust chili to your preferred spice level.
  • Try it with rice for a texture variation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg