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Drunken Noodles Recipe

Drunken Noodles Recipe

Spicy, savory, and basil-forward, these quick Thai-style Drunken Noodles come together fast in one hot wok. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz wide dried rice noodles soaked until pliable
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil such as canola or peanut
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp finely chopped hot chiles Thai or serrano; adjust to taste
  • 1 cup sliced yellow onion
  • 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1.5 cup Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 0.5 cup sliced green onions
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce for the sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce for the sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce for color and depth
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce for the sauce
  • 2 tsp brown sugar for the sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice optional, for brightness
  • 2 tbsp water to loosen the sauce
  • 0.25 tsp ground white pepper for the sauce

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Soak rice noodles in very hot water until pliable, then drain well.
  • Whisk oyster sauce, soy sauces, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, water, and white pepper in a bowl.
  • Heat a wok over high heat until smoking, then add the oil.
  • Sauté garlic and chiles until fragrant, about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink and lightly browned.
  • Toss in onion and bell pepper; cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add drained noodles and the sauce; stir-fry until glossy and coated.
  • Stir in tomatoes and sear briefly so they blister without breaking down.
  • Fold in Thai basil and green onions; toss off heat until basil wilts.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or sugar if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Try shrimp or thin-sliced beef instead of chicken, or swap in firm tofu for a meatless version. Leftovers reheat well in a hot skillet; splash in a tablespoon of water to loosen the sauce.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Drunken Noodles Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.