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Quick Drunken Noodles Recipe

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Drunken Noodles is a savory and spicy Thai stir-fried noodle dish featuring wide rice noodles, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic holy basil. This quick and flavorful recipe balances heat with savory sauce, making it a perfect weeknight meal that captures the authentic taste of Thai street food.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 250 grams medium wide rice noodles, dried
  • 250 grams chicken thighs or chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • 2-3 Thai red chili peppers, sliced
  • 4-5 baby bok choy, chopped
  • 1 cup holy basil leaves

Stir Fry Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the noodles: Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions until just tender. Drain well and set aside to prevent them from sticking.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and soy sauce, stir-fry until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
  3. Saute aromatics: In the same wok, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add minced garlic and sliced onion, stir-frying until fragrant and the onions begin to soften.
  4. Add vegetables: Stir in the sliced Thai red chili peppers and chopped baby bok choy. Continue to stir-fry until the bok choy is tender but still crisp.
  5. Combine chicken and noodles: Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Add the drained noodles along with the stir fry sauce ingredients (soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water). Toss everything together thoroughly so the noodles and chicken are evenly coated with the sauce.
  6. Add holy basil: Finally, toss in the holy basil leaves and stir just until wilted, preserving the fresh aromatic flavor.

Notes

  • Adjust the number of Thai red chili peppers based on your preferred spice level.
  • Use fresh holy basil for authentic flavor; if unavailable, Thai basil can be a substitute.
  • Make sure not to overcook the noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Chicken thighs provide more flavor and juiciness, but chicken breast works for a leaner option.
  • This dish can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with tofu and using vegetarian oyster sauce.

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