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Drunken Noodles

Savory Drunken Noodles That Bring Thai Takeout Home

Quick and delicious Drunken Noodles that satisfy your cravings and bring the taste of Thai cuisine home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Wide Rice Noodles Soak in warm water for perfect softness.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Broccoli Can swap with snow peas.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Use any color.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or red for extra sweetness.
  • 1 medium Carrot Thinly sliced.
For the Protein
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs Can substitute with shrimp or tofu.
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 pieces Thai Red Chilies Adjust based on heat preference.
For the Fresh Herbs
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced finely.
  • 1 cup Thai Basil Leaves Regular basil can be used if needed.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Oyster Sauce Use mushroom oyster for vegetarian.
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce Or replace with more soy sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Honey is an alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.
For Garnishing
  • 1 each Lime Wedges For serving.

Equipment

  • Wok
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Soak wide rice noodles in warm water for 15–20 minutes until semi-soft, then drain.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauces, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and a splash of water.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and Thai red chilies to the wok, sautéing for 30 seconds.
  5. Add chicken thighs, stir-frying for 5–6 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Add sliced onion, bell peppers, broccoli, and carrot; stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
  7. Gently add drained noodles and sauce to the wok, stir-frying for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Fold in sliced green onions and Thai basil, cooking for 1 minute.
  9. Plate immediately, serving with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust the spice and ingredients to suit your preferences. Ensure noodles are not over-soaked to maintain texture.

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