Authentic Drunken Noodles Recipe (Pad Kee Mao)

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dried rice noodles
• 0.25 cup oyster sauce
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 cup shallots, thinly sliced
• 6 teaspoons chile padi (bird's eye chiles), thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
• 1 pound Chinese broccoli, sliced
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Instructions

1. Gather all necessary ingredients for your Drunken Noodles.
2. Soak wide rice noodles in hot water for 10-15 minutes until they become soft and pliable. Gently separate the noodles while soaking. Drain well and cover with a damp paper towel to prevent sticking.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, Asian fish sauce, maple syrup, sugar, and water to create the signature Drunken Noodle sauce.
4. Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry shallots, red chilies, and minced garlic until the shallots soften, about 2 minutes. Push the mixture aside and add the sliced chicken. Sear the chicken for 1 minute, then combine it with the shallot mixture.
5. Add the stems of the Chinese broccoli (or broccoli florets) to the wok and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until they become tender-crisp.
6. Add the leaves of the Chinese broccoli (or broccoli leaves) to the wok and stir-fry until they wilt slightly.
7. Pour in the prepared Drunken Noodle sauce and add sliced scallions. Mix well and cook until the sauce begins to gently simmer and thicken slightly.
8. Add the soaked rice noodles to the wok and toss continuously to coat them evenly with the sauce. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the noodles have fully absorbed the sauce and are heated through.
9. Remove the wok from the heat and stir in fresh Thai basil leaves until they wilt. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve your homemade Drunken Noodles immediately!

Nutrition

• Calories: 548 kcal
• Fat Content: 18 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 9 g
• Sodium Content: 2041 mg
• Protein Content: 35 g
• Cholesterol Content: 138 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 64 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g