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Drunken Noodles

Cultural Context

Originating from Thailand, Drunken Noodles, or Pad Kee Mao, is a popular street food known for its bold flavors and spicy kick. Traditionally, it is said that the dish was favored by those who enjoyed a night out, hence the name. The combination of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs makes it a beloved choice both in Thailand and around the world, with numerous adaptations appearing in various cuisines.

ThaiTHmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup super fine rice flour
1/3 cup tapioca starch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups water
3-5 cloves garlic
1 cup white distilled vinegar
1/4 onion
6 ounces chicken thighs
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 cup dark soy sauce
Thai chili peppers
Thai basil
Chinese broccoli
red bell peppers
vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
serrano chilis

wide rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

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

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce is plant-based, while soy sauce is widely available.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is a great plant-based protein, while seitan is often less expensive.

Thai basil

🥗Healthier: sweet basil

💰Cheaper: regular basil

Sweet basil is more common but offers a similar flavor.

1

Place 1 cup of super fine rice flour into a mixing bowl.

2

Add 1/3 cup of tapioca starch and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the bowl and mix until fully incorporated.

3

Drizzle in 1 1/4 cups of water until the mixture resembles the consistency of coconut milk.

4

Pour about 2.5 to 3 ounces of the rice noodle batter into nonstick cake tins until the bottom is thinly coated.

5

Place the tins in a steamer basket and steam for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are cooked through.

6

Once cooked, let the noodles cool down before peeling them off the tins to prevent them from falling apart.

7

Cut the cooled noodles into thick slices using a pizza cutter.

8

Prepare the chili vinegar sauce by adding serrano chilis, sliced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 cup of white distilled vinegar into a mason jar and mix.

9

For the drunken noodles, combine 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and 1/2 cup of dark soy sauce in a bowl and stir together to create the sauce.

10

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat until it is fragrant and bubbling.

11

Add 1/4 onion that has been thinly sliced and 6 ounces of chicken thighs to the wok and cook until the chicken is halfway done.

12

Add garlic and Thai chili peppers to the wok and let them cook until fragrant.

13

Hand rip and add a generous portion of Thai basil to the wok.

14

Add the tops of Chinese broccoli and red bell peppers to the wok and cook for about a minute until softened.

15

Add the prepared rice noodles to the wok and pour 3 tablespoons of the sauce over the noodles, mixing well.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlnonstick cake tinssteamer basketwokmason jarpizza cutter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

soyshellfish

Also Known As

Pad Kee MaoDrunken Noodle

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