Pad kee mao translates to “drunken stir-fry” in English. These Thai drunken noodles are one variation of many such dishes that are commonly hawked by street-side vendors in Bangkok. The drunken description comes from the fact that it originated in late-night revelers’ kitchens after stumbling home from the nightclubs in the wee hours of the morning.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ ounces dried Thai-style rice noodles, wide (such as Chantaboon Rice Noodles)
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon thick soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- ½ pound pork (any cut), thinly sliced
- 1 serrano pepper, minced, or more to taste
- 30 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup bean sprouts
Directions
Step 1
Place dry rice noodles in a bowl, cover with hot water, and let soak until white and softened, about 1 hour. Drain noodles and set aside.
Step 2
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a wok or large skillet over low heat. Cook and stir 2 minced garlic cloves until brown and beginning to crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in soaked noodles, 1/2 teaspoon thick soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons sugar. Cook and stir until noodles have absorbed soy sauce and turned brown, about 3 minutes. Remove noodles from the skillet.
Step 3
Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in the wok over low heat; stir in remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until brown and beginning to crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high and stir in pork, serrano pepper, basil, 1/2 teaspoon thick soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Cook and stir until pork is no longer pink and the edges of the meat are beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Return noodles to the wok and stir in bean sprouts. Cook and stir until heated through, about 5 more minutes.
Tips
Look for thick soy sauce at Asian specialty grocery stores.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 218 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat3g | 13% |
Cholesterol22mg | 7% |
Sodium708mg | 31% |
Total Carbohydrate26g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 18% |
Calcium24mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium129mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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