Description
Thai Drunken Noodles is a bold, spicy, and aromatic Thai stir-fry featuring wide rice noodles, garlic, chili, and Thai basil. This easy 30-minute noodle dish satisfies takeout cravings with its savory-sweet heat and vibrant flavor. Great with chicken, shrimp, or tofu!
Ingredients
8 oz wide rice noodles
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 Thai chili peppers, chopped (adjust to taste)
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 cup Thai basil leaves
1 tbsp oil
1 lb protein of choice (chicken, shrimp, tofu, or beef)
Instructions
1. Soak rice noodles per package instructions until pliable.
2. Slice garlic, chilies, shallots, and prepare your protein.
3. Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add garlic, chilies, and shallots, stir-fry until fragrant.
4. Add protein and cook until done (shrimp turns pink, tofu browned, chicken cooked through).
5. Add noodles and sauces (soy, oyster, fish, sugar). Stir well to coat.
6. Toss in Thai basil leaves, stir just until wilted.
7. Serve hot with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Use fresh wide rice noodles for best texture.
Adjust chili amount to your spice tolerance.
Tofu and vegetables make a great vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg