Drunken Noodles Pad Kee Mao (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Noodles
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8 oz of rice noodles, wide
→ Stir-Fry Sauce
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2 tsp lime juice
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1 tbsp water
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3 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp dark soy sauce
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1 tbsp sweet brown sugar
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1 tbsp fish sauce
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2 tbsp soy sauce
→ Stir-Fry
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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2 green onions, chopped into 2-inch pieces
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2–3 red Thai chilies, sliced thin (spice can be adjusted)
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 cup broccoli florets
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Lime wedges to serve alongside
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1 medium-sized red bell pepper, sliced
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1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small chunks
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1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
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1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
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1 small onion, sliced thin
# Instructions:
01 -
Put 8 oz of wide rice noodles into warm water to soak for 15–20 min until they're soft. Drain them and keep them aside.
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Grab a bowl and whisk together 3 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp of lime juice, and 1 tbsp of water till the sugar dissolves. Put it to the side.
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In a wok or large pan on medium-high heat, pour in 2 tbsp of oil. Add 4 minced garlic cloves along with 2–3 red Thai chilies (sliced). Fry for about half a minute till it smells amazing. Toss in the chopped chicken pieces and cook for 5–6 minutes until it's browned and cooked through.
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Throw in the onion slices, broccoli, carrot sticks, and bell pepper. Keep stirring for about 3–4 minutes till the veggies stay crisp but soften enough to eat.
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Toss in the rice noodles and the sauce you prepped earlier. Gently mix it all to coat the noodles thoroughly. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce has soaked in and the noodles are soft.
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Mix in the chopped green onions and Thai basil leaves. Let it cook for just 1 minute until the basil looks wilted.
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Serve with extra basil on top and lime wedges on the side. Dig in while it's hot!
# Notes:
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Use Thai basil for that special spicy flavor—sweet basil is an okay backup if needed.
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Want less or more spice? Add or skip some Thai chilies depending on how much heat you like.
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When you stir in the soft noodles, do it carefully so they don't break apart if freshly soaked.
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Add a few drops of sesame oil to the noodles for a deeper flavor boost.