Drunken noodles (pad kee mao)

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Drunken noodles (pad kee mao)

Spicy, savoury and full of punch, these Thai ‘drunken noodles’ are the ultimate fast food, ready in just 20 minutes

418 kcal /serving 10 min Serves 4 Medium Asian

Ingredients

  • 200 g flat rice noodles (choose wide noodles, if possible)
  • 2 tbsp neutral-tasting oil (such as vegetable)
  • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 3 bird’s-eye chillies finely chopped
  • 225 g sirloin steak thinly sliced
  • 100 g long-stemmed broccoli cut into 3-4cm (2-inch) pieces
  • large handful of Thai basil leaves
  • 3 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 3 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Prepare the noodles following pack instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl or jug, and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan over a high heat and stir-fry the garlic and chilli for 20 seconds until just starting to turn golden.
  4. Add the steak and stir-fry for 1 minute until seared and starting to brown.
  5. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for another minute, then tip in the noodles and add the sauce.
  6. Stir-fry for another 1-2 mins until well combined and piping hot.
  7. Stir through the basil and turn off the heat.
  8. Serve immediately to avoid overcooking.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

418 Calories
17.1g Protein 15% DV
51.1g Carbs 17% DV
15.7g Fat 20% DV
2.2g Fiber 6% DV
5.5g Sugars
1081mg Sodium 72% DV
44mg Cholesterol 12% DV
Diet Type Balanced
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Alcohol Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags quick, comfort-food, stir-fry