Description
This Street Style Thai Drunken Noodles recipe features tender flat rice noodles stir-fried with your choice of chicken or shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and a flavorful blend of soy sauce and brown sugar. Ready in 30 minutes, this dish combines savory, sweet, and slightly spicy notes for an authentic Thai street food experience from the comfort of your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 8 oz boneless chicken or shrimp
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Boil water in a large pot and cook the flat rice noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to prepare for stir-frying.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers, signaling it’s hot enough for sautéing.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and cook, stirring frequently, for about one minute until fragrant but not browned, to infuse flavor into the oil.
- Cook Protein: Add your choice of boneless chicken or shrimp to the skillet. Stir-fry the protein until fully cooked — about 3-5 minutes for chicken or 2-3 minutes for shrimp — ensuring it’s heated through and slightly browned.
- Add Vegetables: Toss in the sliced bell peppers, broccoli florets, and julienned carrots. Continue stir-frying for another two minutes so the vegetables remain slightly tender yet crisp, keeping their vibrant color and texture.
- Combine and Season: Return the cooked noodles to the skillet. Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce and sprinkle the brown sugar over the mixture. Toss everything together thoroughly to combine the flavors and heat everything evenly.
Notes
- Use flat rice noodles for the authentic texture and absorbency in this dish.
- Adjust the choice of protein to your preference — shrimp offers a lighter seafood option, while chicken is heartier.
- For extra heat, add a crushed red chili or a dash of chili flakes while stir-frying garlic.
- Make sure not to overcook the vegetables; they should retain some crunch for the best texture contrast.
- Low-sodium soy sauce is recommended to control salt levels, but regular soy sauce can be used if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
