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Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Name: Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 200g Flat Rice Noodles; 2 tblsp Vegetable Oil; 3 cloves Chopped Garlic; 3 chopped Birds-eye Chillies; 225g Sirloin steak; 100g Broccoli; Handful Basil Leaves; 4 tbsp Soy Sauce; 4 tbsp Oyster Sauce; 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce; 1 tblsp Sugar

Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) is a classic Thai dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Birds-eye Chillies, Sirloin steak, Broccoli, Basil Leaves, Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce and Fish Sauce, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Thai cooking, the dish focuses on celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat.

In authentic Thai tradition, Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) is best presented with fragrant jasmine rice and fresh cooling herbs.

If you enjoy authentic Thai cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Lemongrass Beef Stew With Noodles.

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Ingredients

Flat Rice Noodles200g
Vegetable Oil2 tblsp
Garlic3 cloves Chopped
Birds-eye Chillies3 chopped
Sirloin steak225g
Broccoli100g
Basil LeavesHandful
Soy Sauce4 tbsp
Oyster Sauce4 tbsp
Fish Sauce1 teaspoon
Sugar1 tblsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

8 steps

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Step 1

Prepare the noodles following pack instructions, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl or jug, and set aside.

Step 3🍳 Fry

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.

Step 4🍳 Fry⏱️ 1 minute

Add the steak and stir-fry for 1 minute until seared and starting to brown.

Step 5🍳 Fry

Add the broccoli and stir-fry for another minute, then tip in the noodles and add the sauce.

Step 6🍳 Fry⏱️ 1-2 mins

Stir-fry for another 1-2 mins until well combined and piping hot.

Step 7🥄 Mix

Stir through the basil and turn off the heat.

Step 8✨ Serve

Serve immediately to avoid overcooking.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Thai home cooking, celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

To make this gluten-free, substitute with high-quality brown rice or corn-based pasta, reducing boiling time by 1–2 minutes as gluten-free pasta softens more quickly.

Chef Technique Tips

Always cook pasta until just shy of al dente in generously salted water, and reserve half a cup of the starchy cooking water before draining. Tossing the pasta with the sauce and a splash of this water creates a glossy, cohesive emulsion that clings to every bite.

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