Drunken Noodles Recipe

Name: Drunken Noodles
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Vegetable oil; 7 ounces firm tofu, cubed and dried; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons roasted red chile paste; 1 teaspoon black soy sauce or 3/4 teaspoon soy sauce sweetened with 1/4 teaspoon molasses; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced; 1/2 large jalapeno, seeded and sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red Thai bird chile, minced; 1/2 pound pad thai rice noodles, cooked and cut in half crosswise; Thai basil leaves; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil
7 ounces firm tofu, cubed and dried
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons roasted red chile paste
1 teaspoon black soy sauce or 3/4 teaspoon soy sauce sweetened with 1/4 teaspoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1/2 large jalapeno, seeded and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red Thai bird chile, minced
1/2 pound pad thai rice noodles, cooked and cut in half crosswise
Thai basil leaves
Lime wedges, for serving

1
In a nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil.
2
Add the tofu and cook over moderately high heat, turning, until crisp, 5 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
In a bowl, whisk the stock, oyster sauce, fish sauce, chile paste, soy sauce and sugar.
5
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil.
6
Add the bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic and Thai chile and stir-fry over high heat until fragrant, 2 minutes.
7
Add the noodles and stir-fry until browned, 4 minutes.
8
Add the sauce and toss over moderately high heat, until absorbed.
9
Fold in 1 cup of basil and the tofu.
10
Garnish with more basil and serve with lime wedges.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, 7 ounces firm tofu, cubed and dried, 1/2 cup chicken stock, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and more.

Yes, Drunken 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.

Drunken Noodles

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