Drunkard's Noodles Recipe

Name: Drunkard's Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon Maggi or Golden Mountain sauce; 1 teaspoon sambal (Thai chili-garlic paste) or hot red pepper flakes; Juice of half a lime; 7 ounces (about half a package) wide rice noodles; 3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 jalapeno peppers (preferably 1 red and 1 green), seeded and thinly sliced; 3 large scallions, bulb ends thinly sliced, green tops cut into 2-inch pieces; 8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast or thigh, cubed; 2 cups thickly sliced Napa cabbage; 1/2 to 1 ounce fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped; 1/2 to 1 ounce fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped; Half a lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Maggi or Golden Mountain sauce
1 teaspoon sambal (Thai chili-garlic paste) or hot red pepper flakes
Juice of half a lime
7 ounces (about half a package) wide rice noodles
3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers (preferably 1 red and 1 green), seeded and thinly sliced
3 large scallions, bulb ends thinly sliced, green tops cut into 2-inch pieces
8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast or thigh, cubed
2 cups thickly sliced Napa cabbage
1/2 to 1 ounce fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 to 1 ounce fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
Half a lime, cut into wedges, for serving

1
For sauce: In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, Maggi, sambal and lime juice.
2
Mix well and set aside.
3
For the noodles: Soak noodles in cold water for 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
5
Add noodles and cook until tender but still firm, about 8 minutes.
6
Drain most of water from pot, adding just enough cool water so that noodles stay warm but do not continue to cook.
7
Place a large wok or skillet over high heat.
8
When pan is hot, add oil.
9
Add garlic, jalapenos and sliced scallion bulbs, and saute to let flavors infuse oil, about 1 minute.
10
Add chicken and cabbage, and stir-fry until chicken is opaque and beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Add basil, cilantro and scallion tops.
12
Drain noodles and add to pan.
13
Add sauce, and toss until mixed and well-heated, 1 to 2 minutes.
14
Serve hot, with lime wedges for squeezing over noodles.

429

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar, 1 tablespoon mirin, and more.

Yes, Drunkard's Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Drunkard's Noodles

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Variations & substitutions

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