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Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

  • Author: Charlotte
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A spicy and aromatic Thai stir-fried noodle dish with wide rice noodles, colorful bell peppers, onions, garlic, and fresh Thai basil leaves, coated in a savory and slightly sweet sauce


Ingredients

  • Wide Rice Noodles: 8 oz, cooked according to package instructions
  • Bell Peppers: 1 cup, sliced
  • Onions: 1/2 cup, sliced
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Thai Basil Leaves: 1/2 cup, fresh
  • Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
  • Fish Sauce: 1 tablespoon
  • Oyster Sauce: 1 tablespoon
  • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
  • Chili Flakes: 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
  • Vegetable Oil: 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Preheat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot
  2. Mix soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and chili flakes in a small bowl and set aside
  3. Add vegetable oil to the hot wok, swirling to coat the surface
  4. Stir-fry garlic for 30 seconds, then add onions and bell peppers and toss quickly
  5. Add cooked rice noodles and sauce mixture; toss continuously for 2-3 minutes until noodles are evenly coated
  6. Add Thai basil leaves, stir until wilted and fragrant, then remove from heat
  7. Plate the noodles hot and serve immediately

Notes

  • Use wide rice noodles for authentic texture
  • Do not overcook vegetables; they should remain crisp
  • Adjust chili flakes gradually to match your spice preference
  • Toss noodles quickly to coat evenly without breaking them

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Drunken Noodles, Pad Kee Mao, Thai Noodles, Spicy Noodles, Stir-Fried Noodles