Pad Kee Mao

Pad Kee Mao, also known as Drunken Noodles, is a vibrant and flavorful Thai pasta dish featuring high-protein ingredients like chicken and eggs, combined with wide rice noodles and aromatic vegetables. This dish captures the essence of Thai street food with its spicy, savory, and slightly sweet profile, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 200 grams
• Chicken breast, sliced - 200 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Bell pepper, sliced - 1 medium (150 grams)
• Carrot, julienned - 1 medium (100 grams)
• Green beans, trimmed and cut - 100 grams
• Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
• Thai basil leaves - 1/2 cup (15 grams)
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)

Steps

1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 15 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat, then add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced chicken to the pan and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Push the chicken to one side of the pan, crack the eggs into the other side, and scramble them until fully cooked, then mix with the chicken.
5. Add the sliced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and green beans to the pan, stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Add the soaked rice noodles to the pan along with soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes. Toss everything together until thoroughly mixed and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Stir in the Thai basil leaves just before serving, allowing them to wilt slightly with the heat.
8. Serve hot, garnished with extra chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

Tags