05 Jun Drunken Noodles: a delicious recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes!
My favourite Thai dish, writes Lauran Allen, is EASY, fast, and fiery Drunken Noodles, a delicious recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
- 228g 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 tomato, sliced
- 1 cup fresh Thai Holy Basil* leaves (or substitute regular basil), roughly chopped
For the sauce:
- 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 chilli paste, more or less, to taste (or substitute sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes)
Instructions:
- Cook noodles according to package instructions.
- Mix sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 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, cooking until it’s cooked through. 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 the noodles to the pan and pour the sauce over them. 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 chilli sauce, sriracha, or crushed red pepper, for added spice.
*Thai Holy basil is a variety of basil with a spicy, licorice-like flavour and aroma, distinct from sweet basil.
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Lauren Allen grew up in a home where everything was made from scratch, from egg noodles and chicken stock to jam and bread. Lauren is passionate about sharing great food and recipes that are approachable and fun for the everyday cook.
