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Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao): 5 Flavorful Secrets to Love


  • Author: Anthony
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful Thai stir-fried noodle dish with a mix of proteins and vegetables.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz wide rice noodles
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil (or canola)
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 large chicken breast, chopped (or shrimp or tofu)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp fresh minced ginger
  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped (whites and greens separated)
  • 1 roma tomato, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh Thai holy basil (or regular basil), roughly chopped
  • 3 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp fish sauce
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp Thai red chili paste (or sriracha / red pepper flakes), to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Mix sauce: Stir all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  4. Add shallots and carrots; cook 2 minutes.
  5. Add remaining oil and the chicken; season with pepper and cook through.
  6. Add garlic and ginger; cook 10 seconds.
  7. Add zucchini, bell pepper, tomato, and the white parts of green onion. Cook 2 minutes.
  8. Add cooked noodles to the pan.
  9. Pour sauce over noodles and toss well. Cook a few minutes until heated through.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in basil and green onion tops.
  11. Serve immediately, with extra chili sauce or sriracha if desired.

Notes

  • Extra-wide rice noodles are traditional; thinner rice noodles work if needed.
  • Protein swaps: Shrimp, tofu, beef, or chicken thighs.
  • Vegetarian: Use tofu.
  • Vegan: Tofu + soy sauce instead of fish sauce + hoisin instead of oyster sauce.
  • Add more veggies: Broccoli, baby corn, yellow squash, mushrooms.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 405
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 1529 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 62 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 17 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: Drunken Noodles, Pad Kee Mao, Thai Noodles