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.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}
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{'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.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, Asian fish sauce, maple syrup, sugar, and water in a small bowl.'}
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{'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.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add Chinese broccoli stems and stir-fry until tender, about 2 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Add Chinese broccoli leaves and stir-fry until wilted.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Add drunken noodle sauce and sliced scallions; mix well and cook until sauce begins to simmer.'}
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{'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.'}
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{'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)