Thai
Pad Kee Mao
The Drunken Noodles
Pad Kee Mao’s translates to “Drunken Noodles,” though no alcohol is used in its recipe. Many stories try to explain the origin of this dish with the mystery name.
One thing is sure: Everybody loves the delicious invention. Our recipe is highly adaptable. It works with any type of protein, most vegetables, and for different heat levels
Pad Kee Mao Spice Blend
Chili, coriander, garlic, lemongrass, lemon peel, ginger, star anise, cilantro, onion, basil, cumin, white pepper, cinnamon, lemon oil
Thailandese Pad Kee Mao
Pad Kee Mao's translates to “Drunken Noodles,” though no alcohol is used in its recipe. Many stories try to explain the origin of this dish with the mystery name. One thing is sure: Everybody loves the delicious invention. Our recipe is highly adaptable. It works with any type of protein, most vegetables, and for different heat levels.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb beef steak *1 thinly cut
Fresh Produce
- 12 oz vegetables *2 finely cut
- 5 cloves garlic crushed + peeled
- 1-2 lime or lemon for juice
- 10 leaves basil thinly sliced
Packaged Goods/Staples
- 8 oz wide long noodles *3
- 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tsp anchovy paste
- 2-3 tsp sugar or palm sugar to taste
- oil
- salt & pepper
Pad Kee Mao Culinary Spice Kit
- 1 pouch Chili, coriander, garlic, lemongrass, lemon peel, ginger, star anise, cilantro, onion, basil, cumin, white pepper, cinnamon, lemon oil
Optional
- season with fish sauce to taste
Instructions
Noodles
- Cook noodles according to package instructions.
Seasoning
- In a small BOWL, mix tamari, anchovy paste, 1-2.5 tsp Pad Kee Mao spices (depending on your desired heat level), sugar, and 1/8 cup of water.
Fry
- In a large PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add meat. Fry until meat is almost done. Take meat out and set aside.
Cook
- Add to the same PAN: vegetables, seasoning, and 1/2 cup of water. Mix well.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables are done.
- Add noodles to PAN, and return meat. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off.
- Stir in 2 tbsp lime juice or more to taste.
Serve
- Serve on plates and sprinkle 1 tbsp basil on top of the noodles. Enjoy!
Notes
(1) Substitute beef steak with shrimps, chicken, ground meat, tofu or more vegetables.
(2) Suggested vegetables: bell pepper, carrots, mushrooms, Savoy cabbage, broccoli, mung bean sprouts.
(3) Try rice noodles for a change.