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Why Thai Drunken Noodles Are a Flavor Explosion Recipe

Why Thai Drunken Noodles Are a Flavor Explosion Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to create a flavor explosion with Thai Drunken Noodles! This spicy and savory dish features a mix of rice noodles, colorful veggies, aromatic basil, and a blend of umami sauces that will tantalize your taste buds.


Ingredients

Scale

Rice Noodles:

  • 8 ounces wide rice noodles

Stir-Fry:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Thai bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped, or to taste
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets or Chinese broccoli
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves or sweet basil
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 egg, optional
  • 1 cup cooked protein (shrimp, chicken, or tofu)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice Noodles: Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
  2. Stir-Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet. Stir-fry garlic and chilies until fragrant. Add onion, bell pepper, and broccoli; cook until tender. Optionally scramble egg. Add protein, then noodles. Mix oyster sauce, soy sauces, fish sauce, and sugar in a bowl. Pour over noodles and toss until coated. Stir in Thai basil before serving.

Notes

  • The dish’s bold, savory, spicy flavors come from the blend of chilies, umami sauces, and aromatic basil. Adjust spiciness by altering chili quantity or using red pepper flakes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg