Chef John's Drunken Noodles

Chef John's Drunken Noodles

Drunken noodles, also known as pad kee mao, is a popular Thai stir-fry dish with wide noodles, veggies, red chilies, and Thai basil in a delicious sauce.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Soak rice noodles in hot water until flexible, 10 to 15 minutes. Occasionally move the noodles around to separate them. Drain the water and cover with a wet paper towel.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, Asian fish sauce, maple syrup, sugar, and water in a small bowl.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok, or large frying pan, over medium-high heat. Stir-fry shallots, chile peppers, and garlic until shallots are soft, about 2 minutes. Move the mixture around the outside of the pan to create a space and add chicken. Sear for 1 minute, then combine with shallot mixture.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add Chinese broccoli stems and stir-fry until tender, about 2 minutes.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Add Chinese broccoli leaves and stir-fry until wilted.'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Add drunken noodle sauce and sliced scallions; mix well and cook until sauce begins to simmer.'}

  8. 8

    {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Add soaked rice noodles and toss to coat until noodles have absorbed the sauce and are cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.'}

  9. 9

    {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Stir in Thai basil leaves until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)

548
Calories
35 g
Protein
64 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
2041 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8385585/chef-johns-drunken-noodles/
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