Thai Drunken Noodles
These Thai drunken noodles are a bold, spicy stir-fried noodle dish with savory sauce, fresh basil, and plenty of flavor in every bite. They are quick to make and taste like a satisfying takeout-style dinner at home.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rice noodles.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
- 4 cloves garlic minced.
- 2 chili peppers sliced.
- 1 pound chicken shrimp, or tofu.
- 1 bell pepper sliced.
- 1 small onion sliced.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce.
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce.
- 1 teaspoon sugar.
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves.
- Optional: lime wedges for serving.
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the garlic and chili peppers, then stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken, shrimp, or tofu and cook until nearly done.
- Stir in the onion and bell pepper and cook until just tender.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, then stir well.
- Add the noodles and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Remove from the heat and fold in the Thai basil leaves.
- Serve hot with lime wedges if desired.