
Drunken Noodles
Drunken Noodles, also known as Pad Kee Mao, is a popular Thai stir-fried noodle dish with a spicy and savory flavor.
Ingredients
- Lime (1, cut into wedges)
- Basil leaves (1/2 cup)
- Brown sugar (1 tbsp)
- Soy sauce (1 tbsp)
- Oyster sauce (2 tbsp)
- Fish sauce (2 tbsp)
- Onion (1, thinly sliced)
- Bell peppers (1, thinly sliced)
- Chicken or shrimp (8 oz, sliced)
- Thai chili peppers (2, thinly sliced)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Vegetable oil (2 tbsp)
- Rice noodles (8 oz)
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced Thai chili peppers. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken or shrimp to the pan and cook until they are cooked through.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the pan. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and stir to coat the ingredients.
- Add the cooked rice noodles to the pan and toss everything together until well combined.
- Add the basil leaves and stir-fry for another minute until the basil wilts.
- Remove from heat and serve the drunken noodles hot, garnished with lime wedges.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 12g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 20g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 8g