Spicy Drunken Noodles Recipe- Easy & Delicious Thai Dish

Craving a taste of Thailand with a kick? Our easy Spicy Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) recipe brings the vibrant flavors and fiery heat of this popular street food right to your kitchen. Forget takeout – this delicious dish, packed with tender noodles, fresh vegetables, and your choice of protein, comes together quickly for an unforgettable meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh wide rice noodles (or dried, rehydrated according to package)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 lb chicken breast or shrimp, sliced or peeled and deveined
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-3 Thai bird’s eye chilies, thinly sliced (or 1-2 jalapeños for milder heat)
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup baby corn, halved
• 1/2 cup holy basil or regular basil leaves
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Prepare the noodles: If using fresh noodles, gently separate them. If using dried, soak in hot water for 15-20 minutes until pliable but still firm, then drain well.
2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and water. Set aside.
3. Heat the oil: Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat until smoking. Add the vegetable oil, swirling to coat the pan.
4. Cook aromatics and protein: Add the minced garlic and sliced chilies to the hot oil and stir-fry for 15-20 seconds until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic). Add the chicken or shrimp and stir-fry until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Add vegetables: Toss in the sliced onion, red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and baby corn. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Combine with noodles and sauce: Add the prepared rice noodles to the wok. Pour the sauce mixture over the noodles and vegetables.
7. Stir-fry thoroughly: Using spatulas or tongs, quickly and vigorously stir-fry to coat all the noodles and ingredients evenly with the sauce. Continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are well combined and slightly charred in places.
8. Finish with basil: Remove the wok from the heat and immediately stir in the holy basil or regular basil leaves. The residual heat will wilt the basil perfectly.
9. Serve hot: Transfer the Spicy Drunken Noodles to serving plates and enjoy immediately.