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Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
These drunken noodles (or spicy Thai noodles) are filled with delicious flavors! Coated in a perfectly savory sauce, these noodles will satisfy any Thai food craving!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
Noodles
- 8 ounces wide rice noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon fresh ginger paste
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 3/4 cup Fresh Thai Holy Basil Leaves or substitute regular basil, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Thai Red Chili Paste, to taste (substitute sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes)
- Optional: Chicken, Shrimp, Beef, or Tofu (thinly sliced)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
- Prepare the noodles according to the package directions.
- Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large cast-iron type skillet over high heat.
- Add minced garlic, chili paste, and fresh ginger paste. Cook for 20 seconds.
- Add sliced onion and red pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add green onion, noodles, and sauce. Stir and cook for 1 minute making sure the sauce coats the noodles.
- Remove from heat and immediately add the basil, and toss until it barely starts to wilt. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Feel free to add 1 lb of cooked meat if you would like to make this dish heartier!
Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
1393mg
(58%)
Potassium
148mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
884IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1393mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 884IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.