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Thai Drunken Noodles with Basil (Pad Kee Mao) Recipe Revealed!


  • Author: mohamedcherifsfaitri@gmail.com
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful and spicy Thai noodle dish made with fresh basil and a variety of vegetables.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz wide rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes until softened, then drain.
  2. In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add the sliced bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas, and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the other side, scrambling until cooked.
  6. Add the soaked noodles to the pan along with the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, chili paste, and sugar. Toss everything together until well combined.
  7. Stir in the fresh basil leaves and cook for an additional minute until wilted.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy your Thai Drunken Noodles!

Notes

  • Adjust the level of chili paste according to your spice preference.
  • Feel free to add your choice of protein such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the fish sauce and use a plant-based oyster sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Thai Drunken Noodles, Pad Kee Mao, Thai Noodles, Spicy Noodles, Basil Noodles