Thai Drunken Noodles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Noodles
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8 oz of wide rice noodles
→ Stir-Fry Sauce
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1 tbsp water
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2 tsp lime juice
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp fish sauce
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1 tbsp dark soy sauce
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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3 tbsp oyster sauce
→ Stir-Fry
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2 tbsp oil for cooking
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2–3 small Thai red chilies, sliced (adjust based on how much spice you like)
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1 lb chicken thighs without skin or bones, diced
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1 small onion, cut into thin slices
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1 medium-sized red bell pepper, sliced
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1 cup fresh broccoli florets
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1 carrot, sliced into matchsticks
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2 green onions, chopped into 2-inch pieces
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1 cup Thai basil leaves
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Lime wedges for serving on the side
# Instructions:
01 -
Place 8 oz of rice noodles in warm water for 15–20 minutes to let them soften. Strain off the water once done, and keep them aside.
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Mix together 3 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp water in a bowl. Stir until the sugar completely blends in, and keep the sauce nearby.
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Warm up 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Toss in the minced garlic and sliced chilies, stir, and cook for about half a minute until it smells flavorful. Add diced chicken pieces, and stir as they cook well and brown lightly for 5–6 minutes.
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Add the onion slices, bell peppers, broccoli florets, and carrot strips into the pan. Stir-fry them for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are cooked but still crisp.
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Toss in the noodles you've softened and pour in the stir-fry sauce. Mix everything carefully to coat the noodles without breaking them. Let it cook for another 2–3 minutes, making sure the noodles soak up the sauce and soften perfectly.
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Throw in the chopped green onions and a cup of fresh Thai basil. Stir for about 1 minute until the basil leaves turn tender.
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Top the dish with a few fresh basil leaves, and serve it with lime slices for added zing. Enjoy it nice and hot!
# Notes:
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Can’t find Thai basil? Sweet basil will work as well, though the flavor won’t be as peppery.
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Want less heat? Use fewer chilies, or spice it up with extra if you prefer a strong kick.
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When mixing in the noodles, stir gently so they don’t get broken, especially if they’re freshly soaked.
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A little drizzle of sesame oil during the stir-frying step can add an even richer flavor.