Drunken Noodles

20 min

500kcal per serving (est)

0 servings

Store for 3 Days

Drunken Noodles, or Pad Kee Mao, is a classic Thai stir-fry featuring tender rice noodles, finely sliced chicken, crisp vegetables, and fragrant Thai basil, all enveloped in a bold, rich sauce. This family-friendly version comes together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. A final drizzle of chili oil vinegar adds a delightful tang, elevating the dish to restaurant-quality right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

Stir-Fry Sauce:

  • 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (or tamari/all-purpose soy sauce)
  • ½ tbsp rice wine vinegar (or white/apple cider vinegar)
  • ½ tbsp fish sauce (optional)
  • ½ tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp water

Stir-Fry:

  • 100g dried wide rice noodles
  • ½ tbsp sesame oil
  • 250g boneless, skinless chicken breast, finely sliced (5mm thick)
  • ½ brown onion, sliced
  • ½ tbsp freshly grated garlic
  • ½ carrot, julienned
  • ½ bunch bok choy, shredded (1.5 cm slices)
  • 2 spring onion stems, sliced into 3 cm batons
  • ½ firmly packed cup (25g) Thai basil leaves

To Serve:

  • Chili oil vinegar (see note), or plain rice wine vinegar
  • Crushed roasted peanuts (optional)

Ingredients (or dietary alternatives) not included:

Salt, pepper, olive oil.

Ingredient Information

Oyster Sauce: Oysters, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), sugar, salt, modified corn starch, wheat flour. Light Soy Sauce: Water, soybeans, wheat, salt, sugar, preservative (211). Dark Soy Sauce: Water, salt, soybeans, wheat flour, caramel color, sugar. Fish Sauce: Anchovy extract, salt, sugar. Rice Noodles: Rice flour, water. Sesame Oil: Pure sesame oil. Chicken Breast: Chicken meat. Thai Basil Leaves: Fresh Thai basil.

Allergens

For allergens, see ingredients in BOLD. This recipe contains soy, wheat, oyster, and fish products. Due to production and packing methods, this recipe may also contain low levels of the following allergens: cereals containing gluten, eggs, nuts, peanuts, soya, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphur dioxide, and lupin.