Description
Street Style Thai Drunken Noodles is a vibrant, flavorful stir-fried dish featuring flat rice noodles tossed with garlic, fresh vegetables, and your choice of boneless chicken or shrimp, all seasoned with savory soy sauce and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. This quick and easy recipe delivers authentic Thai street food vibes right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Protein
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 8 oz boneless chicken or shrimp
Vegetables
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles: Soak the flat rice noodles in warm water for about 15-20 minutes until they become pliable but not too soft. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the protein: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the boneless chicken or shrimp and stir-fry until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic and vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the bell peppers, broccoli florets, and julienned carrots. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
- Add the noodles and sauce: Add the soaked and drained rice noodles to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the noodles. Toss everything together gently to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine everything: Return the cooked chicken or shrimp to the skillet and stir well to incorporate all ingredients evenly and ensure everything is heated through.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the drunken noodles hot, garnished with fresh herbs or chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- Soak rice noodles carefully to avoid over-softening, which can make them mushy.
- Use either boneless chicken or shrimp depending on your preference; adjust cooking times accordingly.
- For extra heat, add Thai bird’s eye chilies or chili flakes during the vegetable sauté step.
- Can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the protein and using tofu instead.
- Use fresh vegetables of choice or what’s available seasonally.
Keywords: Thai Drunken Noodles, Pad Kee Mao, stir-fried noodles, Thai street food, quick dinner, flat rice noodles