Description
Drunken Noodles, also known as Pad Kee Mao, are a vibrant and flavorful Thai dish that combines wide rice noodles with fresh vegetables and your choice of protein. Stir-fried with aromatic garlic, soy sauce, and a kick of Sriracha, this one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit everyone’s taste. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, every bite promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz wide rice noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup protein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic.
- Boil a large pot of water and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add cooking oil and sauté your chosen protein until golden brown; remove from pan.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until crisp yet vibrant.
- Return cooked noodles and protein to the skillet; add soy sauce, oyster sauce, coconut sugar, Sriracha, and lime juice. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Finish with fresh basil leaves just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the recipe by adding extra vegetables like snap peas or zucchini. For a vegetarian option, substitute meat with additional veggies or tofu. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of Sriracha used.