Drunken Noodles Pad Kee Mao (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 ounces wide rice noodles
→ Stir-Fry Sauce
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3 tablespoons oyster sauce
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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2 teaspoons lime juice
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1 tablespoon water
→ Stir-Fry
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2–3 Thai red chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
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1 small onion, sliced
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1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
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1 cup broccoli florets
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1 carrot, julienned
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2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
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Lime wedges for serving
# Instructions:
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Soak the wide rice noodles in warm water for 15–20 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
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In a bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and water until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced Thai red chilies. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add the chicken to the wok and stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
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Add the sliced onion, bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
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Add the softened noodles and stir-fry sauce to the wok. Gently toss to coat the noodles evenly. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the noodles are tender and the sauce is absorbed.
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Stir in the green onions and Thai basil leaves. Cook for an additional minute until the basil is wilted.
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Garnish with extra basil leaves and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Use Thai basil for an authentic peppery flavor. Sweet basil can be substituted if necessary.
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Adjust the heat level by reducing or increasing the number of Thai chilies.
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Stir gently when adding the noodles to avoid breaking them, especially if freshly soaked.
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Add a splash of sesame oil for extra depth of flavor.