Drunken Noodles in 3 Minutes! Authentic Pad Kee Mao Recipe ผัดขี้เมา

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.

Make the sauce by mixing oyster sauce, soy sauce, Thai seasoning sauce, and fish sauce together.

Prepare chili garlic paste by finely chopping Thai chilies and leaving garlic in larger chunks.

Combine chopped chilies and garlic to form a chunky paste.

Prepare vegetables: cut carrots and Chinese broccoli stems, keeping the leaves separate to add later.

Separate fresh white flat rice noodles into manageable chunks and warm them in the microwave until soft.

Measure the noodles using a scale for accuracy.

Sear shrimp in a hot pan, using about 4-5 shrimp per person.

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