Description
Spicy, bold, and bursting with flavor, these Thai Drunken Noodles are the perfect answer to weeknight cravings or quick dinner ideas. Made with wide rice noodles, Thai basil, garlic, chilies, and a savory-sweet sauce, it’s a fiery favorite that’s easy to cook at home in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe, a healthy-ish indulgence, or fast food ideas packed with flavor, this dish has it all—perfect as a quick lunch, easy dinner, or spicy snack. Authentic and highly customizable, this is one of the best dinner ideas for fans of Thai food.
Ingredients
200g wide rice noodles
1 cup Thai basil leaves
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 Thai bird’s eye chilies, crushed
2 small shallots, thinly sliced
200g chicken, shrimp, tofu, or beef (sliced)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Soak dried rice noodles in warm water for 30–45 minutes until soft. If using fresh, gently separate them.
2. Crush garlic and chilies in a mortar and pestle or finely mince. Set aside.
3. Slice shallots and prepare protein, patting it dry for stir-frying.
4. Mix soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
5. Heat oil in a hot wok. Stir-fry garlic and chili for 20 seconds until fragrant.
6. Add protein and cook through. Remove from wok and set aside.
7. Add shallots and noodles to the wok, tossing quickly over high heat.
8. Pour in the sauce, add protein back in, and stir until everything is coated.
9. Toss in Thai basil, stir until wilted, then remove from heat.
10. Serve hot and garnish with extra basil leaves if desired.
Notes
Use a smoking hot wok to ensure a proper stir-fry texture.
Fresh Thai basil makes a big difference in flavor—don’t substitute unless necessary.
Taste and tweak the sauce before serving—more sugar or soy can fine-tune the balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg