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Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Alyssa Rivers
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! 
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4
Calories 273 kcal

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

Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1393mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 884IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg