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Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)


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  • Author: Olivia Hartwellen
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 to 4 servings 1x

Description

Savory brown sauce coats wide rice noodles, chicken, crisp vegetables, and basil in this fast and spicy Thai classic.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 6 oz chicken thigh, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 to 5 Thai chili peppers
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 stalks Chinese broccoli, sliced
  • 1/2 cup baby corn
  • 12 oz wide rice noodles
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Toss chicken with dark soy sauce and set aside.
  3. Grind garlic and chilies into a paste.
  4. Prepare rice noodles according to package directions.
  5. Heat oil in a hot pan and stir fry garlic and chilies until fragrant.
  6. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
  7. Add vegetables and cook until chicken is done.
  8. Add noodles and sauce, tossing until coated and sizzling.
  9. Remove from heat, add basil, and toss until wilted.

Notes

  1. Dark soy sauce adds deep color and light caramel flavor.
  2. Chicken thigh stays juicy, but shrimp or beef also work well.
  3. Grind garlic and chilies finely for the best aroma.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 980 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 62 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg