Healthy Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
A lighter, wholesome take on the classic Thai street food dish. These drunken noodles are packed with veggies, fresh herbs, and bold savory flavors—all ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- - 200g wide rice noodles fresh or dried
- - 2 tbsp avocado or sesame oil
- - 3 garlic cloves minced
- - 1 small red chili sliced (optional)
- - 1 onion sliced
- - 1 red bell pepper sliced
- - 1 cup broccoli florets or baby corn
- - 1/2 cup snow peas or green beans
- - 200g firm tofu or tempeh cubed (or chicken for non-veg)
- - 1 cup Thai basil or holy basil leaves
- Sauce:
- - 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- - 1 tbsp dark soy sauce or coconut aminos
- - 1 tbsp oyster sauce or vegan oyster sauce
- - 1 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar
- - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Noodles
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Protein
- In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tbsp oil. Sauté tofu (or protein) until golden, then remove and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables
- Add remaining oil. Stir-fry garlic, chili, and onion for 1–2 minutes. Add bell pepper, broccoli, and snow peas. Cook for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
- Combine & Toss
- Return tofu to the pan. Add cooked noodles and sauce. Toss everything well over high heat until heated through and coated.
- Finish with Basil
- Stir in Thai basil just before removing from heat. Serve immediately.
- prep_time: PT10M
- cook_time: PT15M
- total_time: PT25M
- servings: 2
Notes
nutrition:
calories: ~400
carbohydrates: ~55g
protein: ~12g
fat: ~15g
sodium: ~600mg
fiber: ~6g
sugar: ~8g notes:
- Use zucchini noodles or shirataki for a low-carb option.
- Thai basil adds a unique flavor, but sweet basil works too.
- Add more chili if you like it spicy!
calories: ~400
carbohydrates: ~55g
protein: ~12g
fat: ~15g
sodium: ~600mg
fiber: ~6g
sugar: ~8g notes:
- Use zucchini noodles or shirataki for a low-carb option.
- Thai basil adds a unique flavor, but sweet basil works too.
- Add more chili if you like it spicy!