Thai Stir Fry Rice Noodles - Can you handle this SPICY Noodles recipe? (Pad Kee Mao)

wide rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is more accessible.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is a common substitute that maintains umami flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based option, while pork can be less expensive.

basil leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Spinach provides nutrients, while cilantro is often more affordable.

Remove the tip from the chilies.

Bring garlic to a mortar and pound it with a pestle to break it up and remove the skin.

Add chilies to the mortar and pound them to create a chili paste, leaving some chunks for texture.

Mix the sauce for Pad Kee Mao by combining fish sauce and sugar in a bowl and mixing well.

Heat a pan or wok on medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.

Stir fry the chili paste in the oil until aromatic, indicated by coughing.

Add marinated pork to the pan and stir until it's halfway cooked.

Add Chinese kale to the pan and stir to mix for a few seconds.

Add the fresh rice noodles and the sauce to the pan, stirring until the noodles are covered in sauce.

Add Thai holy basil to the pan and mix roughly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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