How to Make Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai Drunken Noodles, also known as Pad Kee Mao, is a popular and delicious Thai dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This spicy and savory stir-fry is packed with bold and vibrant flavors and is a favorite among Thai food lovers. The dish is known for its unique combination of ingredients, including wide rice noodles, spicy chili peppers, and fragrant Thai basil.

Pad Kee Mao is believed to have originated from the streets of Thailand, where it was a late-night favorite amo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried rice noodles
  • 3 tablespoons oil, divided
  • ¼ cup sliced Thai chiles
  • ¼ cup sliced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy-based seasoning sauce (such as Golden Mountain®)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup pea pods
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped fresh Thai basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place noodles in a pot and cover with hot water. Add 1 tablespoon oil and soak until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set noodles aside.
  • Heat remaining oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chiles, onion, and garlic and fry until golden, about 5 minutes. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, soy-based seasoning sauce, and brown sugar and stir to combine. Add drained noodles, bell pepper, broccoli, pea pods, and carrots. Stir fry until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add basil and remove from heat. Let rest until basil wilts, about 1 minute.
  • Nutrition

    570 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1277mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 107g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 95mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 383mg