Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

5 from 1 vote

These drunken noodles (or spicy Thai noodles) are filled with delicious flavors! Coated in a perfectly savory sauce, these noodles will satisfy any Thai food craving!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Thai

Keyword: drunken noodles, pad kee mao, vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Noodles

8 ounces Wide Rice Noodles
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
1/2 Onion sliced
2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
½ teaspoon Fresh Ginger Paste
2 Green Onions chopped
1/2 cup Red bell pepper, sliced
3/4 cup Fresh Thai Holy Basil Leaves or substitute regular basil, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon Thai Red Chili Paste, to taste (substitute sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes)
Optional: Chicken, Shrimp, Beef, or Tofu (thinly sliced)

Sauce

1/4 cup Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar

Instructions

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
Prepare the noodles according to the package directions.
Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large cast-iron type skillet over high heat.
Add minced garlic, chili paste, and fresh ginger paste. Cook for 20 seconds.
Add sliced onion and red pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
Add green onion, noodles, and sauce. Stir and cook for 1 minute making sure the sauce coats the noodles.
Remove from heat and immediately add the basil, and toss until it barely starts to wilt. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to add 1 lb of cooked meat if you would like to make this dish heartier!

Nutrition

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