Here’s a flavorful take on Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)—a spicy, savory Thai stir-fried noodle dish with bold flavors. 🍜🌶️
🍜 Drunken Noodles
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 8 oz wide rice noodles
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 Thai chilies or ½ tsp crushed red pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup protein (chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu)
- 2–3 cups fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- Optional: lime wedges for serving
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Noodles
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook Protein
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add protein and cook until almost done. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Stir-Fry Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add garlic and chilies; sauté 30 seconds.
- Add onion and bell pepper; stir-fry 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
4️⃣ Combine
- Add cooked protein back to the skillet.
- Stir in cooked noodles.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Toss until noodles and ingredients are evenly coated.
5️⃣ Add Basil
- Turn off heat and stir in fresh Thai basil leaves. They’ll wilt slightly from the residual heat.
6️⃣ Serve
- Serve immediately, optionally with lime wedges.
💡 Tips
- Use wide rice noodles for authentic texture.
- Adjust chili level to taste—traditional Drunken Noodles are spicy.
- Add vegetables like baby corn, carrots, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
If you want, I can also give a quick 20-minute “Drunken Noodles” stir-fry recipe that’s beginner-friendly and uses simple pantry ingredients. Do you want me to do that?
