Street Style Thai Drunken Noodles

Experience the vibrant flavors of Bangkok with this quick and easy Street Style Thai Drunken Noodles recipe. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this dish captures the essence of authentic street food.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Noodles, Stir Fries

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 454

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Noodles

7 oz dried rice noodles, wide prepare per packet directions

Stir Fry

2 tbsp oil peanut, vegetable or canola
3 large cloves of garlic minced
2 birds eye chilli or Thai chillies deseeded, very finely chopped
1/2 onion sliced
200 g chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
2 tsp fish sauce or soy sauce
2 green onions cut into 3cm/2" pieces
1 cup Thai or Thai Holy Basil leaves sub regular basil

Sauce

3 tbsp oyster sauce
1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp water

Equipment

wok or large heavy based skillet
Small bowl

Method

Prepare noodles per packet directions.
Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a wok or large heavy-based skillet over high heat.
Add garlic and chili and cook for 10 seconds.
Add onion and cook for 1 minute.
Add chicken and fish sauce, and fry until cooked, around 2 minutes.
Add green onion, noodles, and sauce. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce reduces and coats the noodles.
Remove from heat and immediately add basil. Toss until just wilted, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 58.6gProtein: 22.9gFat: 14.8gSaturated Fat: 2.4gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 223mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 2.7g

Notes

This recipe is inspired by the vibrant street food scene in Bangkok. Feel free to adjust the chili to your spice preference. If Thai basil is unavailable, regular basil can be used as a substitute.

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