Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Wide rice noodles (or wet wide rice noodles)

• Chicken breast (or pork, beef)

• Garlic

• Red chili peppers

• Onion

• Green onions

• Soy sauce

• Fish sauce

• Oyster sauce

• Chili sauce (optional)

• Pepper

• Basil leaves (or Thai holy basil)

• Bean sprouts (optional)

Drunken Noodles, also known as Pad Kee Mao or "Drunkard's Noodles," is a classic Thai dish renowned for its unique spicy flavor and rich sauce. Made with wide rice noodles, meat (such as chicken, pork, or beef), vegetables, and various seasonings, Drunken Noodles boasts a spicy and tangy taste that makes it a popular street food and family dinner staple in Thailand.

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Cook the wide rice noodles and set aside. Slice the chicken into thin pieces, chop the garlic and red chili peppers, shred the onion, and cut the green onions into segments.

2. Make Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, chili sauce (if using), and pepper. Stir well.

3. Cooking: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red chili peppers, stir-fry until fragrant. Add onion and stir-fry until softened. Then add chicken and stir-fry until cooked through.

4. Add Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked wide rice noodles to the wok, pour in the prepared sauce, and quickly stir-fry with chopsticks or a spatula to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce.

5. Add Vegetables and Herbs: Finally, add green onions and basil leaves (or Thai holy basil), stir-fry until the vegetables are tender and fragrant. For added texture, you can also add bean sprouts and stir-fry together.

6. Serve: Remove from heat and serve the Drunken Noodles hot.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Adjust the spiciness and tanginess according to personal preference. For a spicier dish, add more chili sauce or red chili peppers.

• The wide rice noodles should be cooked before stir-frying but not overcooked to maintain their texture.

• Basil leaves are a key ingredient in Drunken Noodles. If basil is not available, try substituting with other herbs, although the flavor may vary.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• Drunken Noodles are not only delicious but also have a mild sobering effect. Their spicy and tangy flavors stimulate the taste buds, promote appetite, and aid digestion. Additionally, this dish is rich in protein, carbohydrates, and various vitamins, providing the body with essential energy and nutrients.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

• Wide Rice Noodles: Rich in carbohydrates, serving as the primary source of energy.

• Meat: Provides high-quality protein and essential amino acids, aiding in muscle repair and growth.

• Vegetables: Rich in vitamins and minerals, contributing to immune enhancement and overall health.

• Seasonings: Such as fish sauce and oyster sauce, rich in amino acids and trace elements, enhancing the flavor and aroma of the dish.