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The Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe is a popular dish that showcases the country's culinary expertise, with its bold and aromatic flavors. Thai cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients and spices, which are perfectly balanced in this dish. Not specified in the recipe is when to serve the dish, but it can be enjoyed at any time of day. The Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe is a staple in Thai cuisine, and its cultural significance extends beyond its flavorful taste. The dish is often served at social gatherings and is a symbol of Thai hospitality.

Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe

A spicy and flavorful Thai dish made with wide rice noodles, mixed vegetables, and cooked chicken, stir-fried in a savory sauce. This recipe serves 4 and can be prepared in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup wide flat rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables
  • 1 cup cooked chicken
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies
  • 2 cups basil leaves
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sliced onion and cook until it's translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the mixed vegetables and cooked chicken, and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the grated ginger, Thai red curry paste, soy sauce, oyster sauce, palm sugar, fish sauce, and black pepper, and stir-fry for another minute.
  • Combine the cooked noodles with the sauce ingredients and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the sliced Thai bird's eye chilies and basil leaves, and stir-fry for another minute.
  • Season with salt to taste, then transfer the noodles to a serving platter.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the level of spiciness to your taste by using more or fewer Thai bird's eye chilies.
Keyword chicken, noodles, spicy, stir-fry, Thai, vegetables