How to Make Drunken Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Thai cuisine, then you're probably familiar with drunken noodles. This popular and flavorful dish is a staple in many Thai restaurants and is loved for its bold flavors and spicy kick. Also known as Pad Kee Mao, drunken noodles are a beloved comfort food in Thailand and make for a perfect weeknight dinner that's not only delicious but also easy to prepare.

The name "drunken noodles" is said to originate from the idea that this dish is perfect for soaking up a few al...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rice noodles
  • 6 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil, or more as needed
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 bulb shallot, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 pound boneless chicken, thinly sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 sprigs fresh basil, leaves removed and torn

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • Place rice noodles into a bowl. Fill the bowl with hot water and separate noodles with a fork or your hands. Soak until softened, about 45 minutes.
  • When noodles have been soaking for 30 minutes, whisk oyster sauce, sugar, vinegar, and lime juice together in a bowl until smooth; set aside.
  • Pour enough oil into a wok or large skillet to coat the bottom; set over medium-high heat. Add onion, shallot, and garlic to hot oil; cook and stir until fragrant and slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken and bell pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Move chicken mixture to one side of the wok.
  • Pour beaten egg into the empty side of the hot wok; cook until it becomes slightly set, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip egg and cook until set, 1 to 2 minutes more. Break egg apart with a fork and stir into chicken mixture. Mix in reserved sauce and basil.
  • Drain noodles, then add to chicken mixture. Cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    656 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 446mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 112g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 432mg