Thai Drunken Noodles
A flavorful and easy-to-make Thai Drunken Noodles recipe featuring chicken, fresh herbs, and a savory sauce.
Equipment
- Wok or Large Skillet For stir-frying the ingredients.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 7 ounces dried rice noodles
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pieces birds eye chili or Thai chilies, very finely chopped deseeded
- 1 half onion, sliced
- 7 ounces chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 pieces green onions, cut into 2" pieces
- 1 cup Thai or Thai Holy Basil leaves
- 3 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles according to the packet instructions. Make sure to soak them until they are just al dente, as they will continue to cook in the wok.
- In a small bowl, mix the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water to make the sauce. This will be the flavor base for your noodles.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. A hot pan is essential for achieving that perfect stir-fry texture.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped chili to the hot oil, cooking for about 10 seconds. Be careful not to inhale the chili fumes, as they can be quite intense!
- Next, add the sliced onion and cook for 1 minute, allowing it to soften and caramelize slightly.
- Add the chicken pieces and fish sauce, frying until the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Now, add the green onions, prepared noodles, and sauce mixture. Cook for 1 minute, tossing everything together until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles beautifully.
- Remove the wok from heat and immediately add the basil leaves. Toss the noodles until the basil wilts, releasing its fragrant aroma. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a milder version, reduce the amount of chili used. If you can't find Thai basil, regular basil works well too. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.