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Pad Kee Mao

Pad Kee Mao

Drunken noodles - spicy Thai stir-fried wide rice noodles with basil, chili, and garlic. Fiery and fragrant.

20
Prep (min)
10
Cook (min)
30
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rice
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 to taste Rice noodles
  • 1 to taste Soy sauce
  • 1 to taste Oyster sauce
  • 1 to taste Sugar
  • 1 to taste Thai basil
  • 1 to taste Eggs
  • 1 to taste Garlic
  • 1 to taste Bird chilies

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients. Wash, chop, and measure as needed.

    💡 Mise en place - prepare everything before cooking.

  2. 2

    Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and allow to shimmer.

    💡 Properly heated pan prevents sticking.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors meld.

    💡 Don't overcrowd the pan for best results.

  4. 4

    Add seasonings and sauce. Simmer until flavors meld.

    💡 Low heat allows flavors to develop.

  5. 5

    Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.

    💡 Fresh herbs brighten any dish.

  6. 6

    Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

    💡 Taste and adjust salt last.