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Drunken Mama Noodles Recipe (Pad Kee Mao Mama)

Close-up of drunken mama noodles with pork, vegetables, and spicy chilies, served in a black dish.
Pad kee mao mama, or drunken mama noodles, is a flavorful 20-minute stir fry recipe that’s quick and easy, delivering bold and spicy flavors.
Praew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Main Course
Serving Size 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup pork belly, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 chilies, to taste
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp white sugar
  • 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
  • 2 sprigs of fresh black peppercorns
  • 2 large chilies, I used prik noom
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves, stems removed
  • 2 packs instant noodles, MaMa brand is recommended
  • 1 handful Thai holy basil

Instructions

  • Boil the instant noodles just until they start to loosen, don't overcook. Drain in a sieve and rinse with cold water to halt the cooking process.
  • Slice the bacon into thin strips, prepare the vegetables and chilies, and de-stem the kaffir lime leaves.
  • Crush garlic and chilies with a mortar and pestle.
  • Place a non-stick pan over medium heat and warm a tablespoon of oil.
  • Sauté the bacon until it's partially done.
  • Add garlic and red chilies, continuing to cook until the bacon is done, and the garlic is fragrant and golden.
  • Stir in the oyster sauce, fish sauce, black soy sauce, and sugar. Add your vegetables, fresh peppercorns, green chilies, and kaffir lime leaves, stir-frying for 1–2 minutes until vegetables are crisp to your liking.
  • Add cooked instant noodles, tossing until they're well coated and heated through without sticking.
  • Sprinkle in Thai holy basil and cook for 20 seconds or until wilted. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Use 1 extra tablespoon of oil when using a different protein.
  • The instant noodles can be substituted for dry (or fresh) rice noodles or fresh wide rice noodles.
Calories: 748kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1265mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6002IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
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