Authentic Pad Kee Mao Recipe (Thai Drunken Noodles)
Make this authentic pad kee mao recipe in just 20 minutes with chicken or your favorite protein, fresh veggies, and a delicious stir-fry sauce!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 chilies, sliced, adjust to taste
- 5 oz 3/4 cup chicken, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rosdee flavor seasoning, (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 3 baby corn
- 3 stalks of fresh green peppercorns
- 1 tbsp finger roots, chopped
- 1/2 carrot, thin slices
- 7 ounces dry rice noodles
- 1 handful of holy basil
Instructions
- Prepare dry rice noodles as per packet directions.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat, add garlic and red chilies, stir-fry until aromatic or 10–20 seconds.
- Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they’re nearly done.
- Add sauces and seasonings: sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, flavor seasoning, and oyster sauce. Make sure each piece of chicken is coated with sauce.
- Add the carrots, baby corns, finger roots, and fresh peppercorns, cooking for about 10–20 seconds.
- Toss in the rice noodles and ensure they are well coated with sauce and softened to your liking. (I like mine a bit chewy.)
- Remove from heat and stir in holy basil. Serve hot!
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Rosdee flavor seasoning - A popular Thai seasoning that boosts the dish's overall flavor. Get it at Amazon!
- Use fresh rice noodles if you can find them for the most authentic taste. Dry rice noodles work perfectly too.
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts. Feel free to swap with other proteins or use tofu for a vegetarian version.
Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 1431mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3135IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
