Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Name: Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 16 oz dried rice noodles; 1 lb shrimp or chicken; 1 tsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 2 tsp Shaoxing wine; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp palm sugar; 4 cloves garlic; 3 Thai Birds Eye chilis; 1- inch piece fresh ginger; 1 medium white onion; 6 green onions; 1 bok choy; 1 red bell pepper; 2 cups Snow peas; 1 cup Thai basil leaves; 3 tbsp vegetable oil

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
635 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Thai

Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Chad Dorsey

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Drunken noodles are a cult-favorite dish of juicy shrimp, chewy rice noodles, and fried chiles and veggies served in a thick, savory sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

16 oz dried rice noodles thick

Shrimp or Chicken

1 lb shrimp or chicken (breast or thigh meat)
1 tsp light soy sauce
1 tsp vegetable oil
2 tsp cornstarch

Sauce

2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tsp Shaoxing wine
1/2 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp palm sugar (or light brown sugar)

Vegetables

4 cloves garlic minced
3 Thai Birds Eye chilis minced
1- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 medium white onion sliced
6 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
1 bok choy shopped
1 red bell pepper sliced thin
2 cups Snow peas trimmed
1 cup Thai basil leaves
3 tbsp vegetable oil separated

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Instructions

Place the dried rice noodles in a pot and cover by 1-inch with hot water. Leave to soak as you prep shrimp or chicken and vegetables (about 15-20 minutes).
Shell and devein shrimp. In a bowl add the shrimp + 1 tsp soy sauce + 1 tsp veg oil + 2 tsp cornstarch. Mix and let rest 15 minutes.
Next, mix together the Sauce ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
In a wok over high heat, add 2 tbsp oil and stir fry the shrimp (3-4 minutes) or chicken (5 minutes) or until cooked through and set aside.
Add another tablespoon of oil and stir fry the garlic, chili and ginger mixture for a minute. Next add the white onion and stir fry another minute.
Add the prepped vegetables (bok choy, red bell pepper, snow peas) and stir fry 2-3 minutes. Add the soaked and drained noodles and shrimp or chicken. Pour the Sauce ingredients on top and quickly stir fry 2-3 minutes, mixing thoroughly.
Serve with Thai basil leaves sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 635kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 119g (40%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 183mg (61%) Sodium 2289mg (95%) Potassium 1221mg (35%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 11371IU (227%) Vitamin C 175mg (194%) Calcium 383mg (38%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 635 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	635kcal	32%
Carbohydrates	119g	40%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	183mg	61%
Sodium	2289mg	95%
Potassium	1221mg	26%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	11371IU	227%
Vitamin C	175mg	194%
Calcium	383mg	38%
Iron	5mg	28%