Pad kee mao (Thai drunken noodles with beef)
Spicy, garlicky noodles with beef, peppers and plenty of basil. A real takeaway favourite.
- Time25 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.77 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 until just soft, then drain.
8 min - 2
Mix the light soy, dark soy, oyster sauce and sugar in a small bowl.
- 3
Heat half the oil in a wok until smoking. Stir fry the beef for 2 minutes, then remove.
2 min - 4
Add the rest of the oil, garlic, chilli, onion and pepper. Stir fry for 3 minutes.
3 min - 5
Add the noodles and sauce and toss for 2 minutes, using tongs to keep the noodles from sticking.
2 min - 6
Return the beef, add the basil, and toss for 30 seconds until the leaves wilt.
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.