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Pad Mama (Thai Instant Noodles Recipe)

Pad mama, a Thai instant noodle stir-fry, served in a patterned dish.
This pad mama is a Thai instant noodles recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes. A quick and easy stir fry with vegetables, and fully customizable!
Praew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Main Course
Serving Size 2 people

Ingredients

US Customary - EU Metric
  • 2 packs instant noodles, see notes
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups cabbage, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon golden mountain sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch sizes.

Instructions

  • Boil the noodles just until they are firm. Avoid overcooking, as they will soften further during stir-frying.
  • Once cooked, pour the noodles into a colander to remove all water.
  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Gently scramble the egg until it’s mostly set, then remove it from the pan.
  • In the same pan, cook the garlic until it becomes aromatic.
  • Add cabbage to the pan and cook until it reaches your preferred level of tenderness.
  • Return the noodles to the pan. Add white sugar, golden mountain sauce, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir thoroughly to ensure the noodles are well-coated with the sauce.
  • Add egg, carrots, and green onions to the wok. Stir everything together, then remove the pan from the heat. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For the exact measurements, please scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post.
  • In Thailand, we can buy instant noodles for stir-frying without seasoning packages. If you're left with those seasoning packets, you can save them for future stir-fries to add more flavor.
  • MAMA instant noodles - The Thai MAMA brand instant noodles are perfect for stir-frying. You can find MAMA at any Asian grocery store and Asian market. You can use other brands, as long as the noodles are similar to the thin MAMA noodles.
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4555IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg