Drunken Noodle / Pad Kee Mao Recipe

Name: Drunken Noodle / Pad Kee Mao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs thin sliced chicken or 1 12 lbs beef or 1 12 lbs peeled raw shrimp; 14 ounces wide rice noodles; 1 bunch green onion, chopped with white and green parts separated; 12 white onion, thinly sliced; 6 -8 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced ginger; 1 large green bell pepper, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices; Thai basil (about 30 leaves ); sweet basil (about 15 leaves ); 3 roma tomatoes, quartered and chopped into 1/2-inch chunks; 1 handful fresh bean sprout; 4 eggs; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce (Thai chili paste) or 2 tablespoons crushed red chili; 6 tablespoons oyster sauce; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 3 tablespoons vinegar; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons mirin; 1 lime, juice of

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs thin sliced chicken or 1 12 lbs beef or 1 12 lbs peeled raw shrimp
14 ounces wide rice noodles
1 bunch green onion, chopped with white and green parts separated
12 white onion, thinly sliced
6 -8 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 large green bell pepper, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices
Thai basil (about 30 leaves )
sweet basil (about 15 leaves )
3 roma tomatoes, quartered and chopped into 1/2-inch chunks
1 handful fresh bean sprout
4 eggs
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce (Thai chili paste) or 2 tablespoons crushed red chili
6 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
1 ½ tablespoons mirin
1 lime, juice of

1
Bring 2-3 quarts of water to boil then turn off and add the rice noodles to water.
2
Let sit 5-6 minutes then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the noodles from cooking.
3
Set aside.
4
Add both oils to wok and heat until you can smell the sesame oil.
5
Saute white onion, bell pepper and white portions of the green onion together until the onions become translucent and begin to brown.
6
Add garlic, ginger, and if making the spicy version Chili Garlic Sauce.
7
Saute for another minute.
8
Add chosen meat and let cook till meat is cooked.
9
Add noodles, sauce, bean sprouts and basil then mix thoroughly.
10
Move mixture in wok to one side then crack and scramble eggs on the open side until eggs begin to set, then mix everything back together.
11
Add tomatoes and the remaining green onion and toss everything together once more.
12
Serve immediately.

1151

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs thin sliced chicken or 1 12 lbs beef or 1 12 lbs peeled raw shrimp, 14 ounces wide rice noodles, 1 bunch green onion, chopped with white and green parts separated, 12 white onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Drunken Noodle / Pad Kee Mao 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Drunken Noodle / Pad Kee Mao

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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