Chef John's Drunken Noodles

Chef John's Thai drunken noodles are easy to make and will satisfy you with their savory, spicy flavors.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 8 ounces dried rice noodles
• 1 cup shallots, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup oyster sauce
• 2.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
• 1 pound Chinese broccoli, sliced
• 6 teaspoons chile padi (bird's eye chiles), thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak rice noodles in hot water until flexible, 10 to 15 minutes. Occasionally move the noodles around to separate them. Drain the water and cover with a wet paper towel.

Step 2

Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, Asian fish sauce, maple syrup, sugar, and water in a small bowl.

Step 3

Stir in Thai basil leaves until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve.

Step 4

Gather the ingredients.

Step 5

Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok, or large frying pan, over medium-high heat. Stir-fry shallots, chile peppers, and garlic until shallots are soft, about 2 minutes. Move the mixture around the outside of the pan to create a space and add chicken. Sear for 1 minute, then combine with shallot mixture.

Step 6

Add Chinese broccoli stems and stir-fry until tender, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add Chinese broccoli leaves and stir-fry until wilted.

Step 8

Add drunken noodle sauce and sliced green onions and mix. Cook until sauce begins to simmer.

Step 9

Add soaked rice noodles and toss to coat until noodles have absorbed the sauce and are cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.