Drunken Noodles
Drunken Noodles is a vibrant, spicy, and savory dish with a perfect balance of sweetness and heat. It’s great for lunch or dinner and can be customized with your choice of protein or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 8 oz wide rice noodles
- 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 Ib chicken breast sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Thai chili peppers chopped
- 1/2 cup onion sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic and chopped Thai chili peppers (if using) and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in the onion and bell pepper, stir-frying for about 3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- Add the cooked noodles, followed by soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir everything together, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Stir in the Thai basil leaves and water, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the basil wilts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with more fresh basil if desired.