Best 6 Thai Beef Drunken Noodles Recipes

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Thai beef drunken noodles, also known as "pad kee mao" in Thai, is a classic and popular dish that offers a delightful blend of spicy, savory, and aromatic flavors. This dish is characterized by its use of flat rice noodles, tender beef, a variety of vegetables, and a flavorful sauce made with oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and Thai chili paste. The "drunken" in the name refers to the belief that the dish was once a favorite among intoxicated patrons of street food stalls. This article provides two variations of the recipe: one using fresh rice noodles and another using dried rice noodles. Both versions offer a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

DRUNKEN NOODLES



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My favorite Thai dish is EASY, fast, and fiery Drunken Noodles, a delicious recipe that's ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 oz wide rice noodles
2 Tbsp sesame oil ((or canola))
2 shallots (, chopped)
2 carrots (, thinly sliced)
1 large chicken breast (, chopped (or shrimp or tofu))
3 large cloves of garlic (, minced)
½ teaspoon fresh minced ginger
1 zucchini (, thinly sliced)
1 green bell pepper (, thinly sliced)
2 green onions (, chopped)
1 roma tomatoes (, sliced)
1 cup fresh Thai Holy Basil leaves (or substitute regular basil) (, roughly chopped)
3 Tbsp oyster sauce
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 Tbsp water
1 teaspoon Thai red chili paste (, more or less, to taste (or substitute sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes))

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions.
  • Mix sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add shallots and carrot and cook for 2 minutes. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add chicken and season with pepper. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 10 seconds. Add bell pepper, zucchini, tomato and the whites of the chopped green onion and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add noodles to the pan and pour the sauce over the noodles. Toss and cook for a few minutes until warmed through. Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with remaining green onion and extra chili sauce, sriracha, or crushed red pepper, for added spice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 1529 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THAI DRUNKEN NOODLES (PAD KEE MAO)



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This is my version of drunken noodles after researching and trying to make it in my own kitchen. It is a spicy and hearty noodle plate great for cold winter nights. One of mine and my husband's favorite spicy Thai dishes

Provided by Van Dana

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried rice noodles
3 tablespoons oil, divided
¼ cup sliced Thai chiles
¼ cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy-based seasoning sauce (such as Golden Mountain®)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup pea pods
½ cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped fresh Thai basil

Steps:

  • Place noodles in a pot and cover with hot water. Add 1 tablespoon oil and soak until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set noodles aside.
  • Heat remaining oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chiles, onion, and garlic and fry until golden, about 5 minutes. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, soy-based seasoning sauce, and brown sugar and stir to combine. Add drained noodles, bell pepper, broccoli, pea pods, and carrots. Stir fry until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add basil and remove from heat. Let rest until basil wilts, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.1 calories, Carbohydrate 107.3 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1277 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

SLOW-COOKED THAI DRUNKEN NOODLES



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I really love pad kee mao and was inspired to try my recipe in the slow cooker on a really busy day. It came out tasting great! I was so happy to have it ready to go when we got home. You can easily substitute chicken, turkey or beef for pork. -Lori McLain, Denton, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound boneless pork ribeye chops, chopped
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole baby corn, drained, optional
1 small sweet red pepper, sliced
1 small green pepper, sliced
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
8 ounces thick rice noodles or linguine
1 cup fresh snow peas
Thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place pork, onion, corn, if desired, peppers and mushrooms in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Whisk broth, soy sauce, honey, garlic, Sriracha chili sauce and ginger until blended; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until pork is cooked through and vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; do not overcook. Drain noodles and rinse under cold water. Stir noodles and peas into slow cooker; let stand 15 minutes. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

THAI DRUNKEN NOODLES WITH BEEF



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup oyster sauce
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound wide rice noodles
1/4 cup grapeseed oil or canola oil, divided
8 ounces boneless beef chuck steak, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 large onion, julienned
2 to 4 Thai red chiles, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 cup minced garlic chives

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together first 7 ingredients; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil; set aside. , In a large wok or skillet, heat remaining oil over high heat. Add beef in a single layer; cook until caramelized, about 30 seconds. Turn and cook 30 seconds more; remove. Add red peppers, onion and Thai chiles to wok; stir-fry until peppers are just tender and starting to brown, 2-3 minutes. Add sauce and noodles; bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce thickens and starts to coat noodles. Add beef; toss to coat. Remove from heat; add basil and chives. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 2393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S DRUNKEN NOODLES



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I did have a drink or three while making these, so I could enjoy them as the food gods intended, which is slightly drunk. At least that's the main theory on how this dish got its name. The other theory is that it got its name because at one point it was made with wine - but that's not as entertaining! Serve garnished with Thai basil and lime, if desired.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Thai Main Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces dried rice noodles
¼ cup oyster sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup shallots, thinly sliced
6 teaspoons chile padi (bird's eye chiles), thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
1 pound Chinese broccoli, sliced
4 stalk (blank)s green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Steps:

  • Soak rice noodles in hot water until flexible, 10 to 15 minutes. Occasionally move the noodles around to separate them. Drain the water and cover with a wet paper towel.
  • Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, Asian fish sauce, maple syrup, sugar, and water in a small bowl.
  • Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok, or large frying pan, over medium-high heat. Stir-fry shallots, chile peppers, and garlic until shallots are soft, about 2 minutes. Move the mixture around the outside of the pan to create a space and add chicken. Sear for 1 minute, then combine with shallot mixture. Add Chinese broccoli stems and stir-fry until tender, about 2 minutes. Add Chinese broccoli leaves and stir-fry until wilted.
  • Add drunken noodle sauce and sliced green onions and mix. Cook until sauce begins to simmer. Add soaked rice noodles and toss to coat until noodles have absorbed the sauce and are cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in Thai basil leaves until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.2 g, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1392.8 mg

THAI BEEF DRUNKEN NOODLES RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by á-74973

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb of fresh rice noodles
1/4 lb of thinly sliced beef flank steak
2 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1/2 cup of bean sprouts
3 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoon of oyster sauce
1 tablespoon of corn starch
1 tablespoon of Sriracha (optional)
2 tablespoon of Asian five spice powder
1 cup of chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Marinate beef with soy sauce. 2. Sauteed beef in a wok for 5 minutes under high heat with 1 tablespoon of canola oil. 3. Save beef in a bowl. 4. Cut bell peppers into 1" squares. Dice in the wok under medium heat until soft with 1 tablespoon of canola oil. 5. Add bean sprouts and sauteed for 2 minutes. 6. Save the veggies in a separate bowl. 7. Put cut rice noodles in a pot of boiling water until they separate. Strain them. 8. Mix chicken broth, five spice powder, oyster sauce, corn starch and Sriracha. Stir well. 9. In a hot wok, add the gravy mixture, then the cooked noodles, beef and veggies.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of noodles. There are many different types of noodles available, so you can find one that you really enjoy.
  • Make sure to cook the noodles according to the package directions. Overcooked noodles will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to cook the noodles. This will give you plenty of room to stir-fry the noodles and vegetables.
  • Stir-fry the noodles over high heat. This will help to create a nice caramelized flavor.
  • Add the vegetables and sauce to the noodles towards the end of the cooking process. This will help to prevent the vegetables from becoming overcooked.
  • Serve the noodles immediately. They are best enjoyed when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Thai beef drunken noodles is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Thai beef drunken noodles a try. You won't be disappointed!

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