Pad kee mao Thai drunken noodles
Wide rice noodles tossed hot with chicken, basil and plenty of chilli. A fast, fiery supper.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.03 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the noodles in hot water for 8 minutes or as the packet says, then drain.
8 min - 2
Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. Stir fry the chicken for 4 minutes until golden.
4 min - 3
Add the garlic, chilli, pepper and beans and fry for 3 minutes.
3 min - 4
Add the noodles, tamari, oyster sauce and sugar. Toss for 2 minutes until the noodles are glossy and a little charred.
2 min - 5
Turn off the heat, stir through the basil until wilted and serve at once.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.