Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe
An Easy 30 Minute Recipe
What is Pad Kee Mao?
Pad Kee Mao, often translated as “Drunken Noodles,” is a popular Thai street food dish. The name is believed to come from its popularity as a late-night snack after a night of drinking. However, contrary to what the name might suggest, there is no alcohol in the dish. Instead, the “drunken” part may refer to the combination of spices that are said to help alleviate a hangover.
Easy 30 Minute Recipe
One of the best things about Thai Drunken Noodles is that it’s an easy dish to make at home. All you need are a few simple ingredients and about half an hour. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a complete beginner, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
Recipe Review
- You can use regular soy sauce if you can’t find dark soy sauce. If you can’t find Thai basil, you can use regular basil. That being said, if you have a local Asian Market, I recommend visiting it and getting as many ingredients as possible. **Mostly because it is fun to go to Asian Markets.
- Cut your chicken against the grain. Have used both chicken thighs and breasts.
- I make all the noodles but only add until I have the desired ratio.
- This recipe comes together FAST. Ensure your ingredients are ready to be tossed into the wok once you start cooking.
- This recipe is supposed to be spicy but can be adjusted to your family’s spice level.
Ingredients
The sauce
- ⅓ cup oyster sauce for the sauce
- 2 Tablespoons dark soy sauce for the sauce
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce for the sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce for the sauce
- 3 Tablespoons water for the sauce
- 1½ Tablespoons packed light brown sugar for the sauce
The stirfry
- 16 oz wide rice noodles
- 3 Tablespoons cooking oil
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 8 dried mild Thai chiles
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced
- 1½ cup Thai basil
Instructions
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Add noodles to a large pot of boiling water. After adding the noodles, turn off the heat and let stand for 8-10 minutes or until cooked. Drain and set aside.
- In a wok add 2T of cooking oil. Once hot add chicken and spread it around the wok. Cook until lightly brown and cooked through then set aside.
- In the same wok over high heat, add the remaining 1T of oil and stir-fry the onions and chiles for 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add the green onions, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken, Thai basil, noodles, and sauce, and mix until combined.
- Taste and Serve!
Notes
And there you have it – a delicious, flavorful dish of Thai Drunken Noodles, made right in your own kitchen in just 30 minutes. So next time you’re craving some Thai cuisine, skip the takeout and try making this dish at home. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to create such a flavorful and satisfying meal. Enjoy!
