THAI CHICKEN DRUNKEN NOODLES (Pad Kee Mao)

30m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix chicken with oyster sauce and light soy sauce. Set aside.
  2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together oyster, dark and light soy sauce’s, coconut sugar, fish sauce, siracha and water.
  3. 3If using fresh rice noodles, microwave for 3 minutes then carefully separate the noodles.
  4. 4If using dry rice noodles, soak for 4 minutes in boiling water.
  5. 5Stir-fry chicken in 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes until charred and cooked through. Remove.
  6. 6Add 1 tbsp oil, then add garlic, shallots and chilli. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. 7Add red pepper, carrot, and broccoli stems. Stir-fry for 3 mins, add broccoli leaves, cook for 2 more mins until leaves are wilted. Remove from pan.
  8. 8Over very high heat, add noodles to the pan and fry for 30 seconds.
  9. 9Add sauce and gently toss for 2 mins being careful not to break the noodles.
  10. 10Add chicken and veggies back to the pan along with spring onions and Thai basil. Stir until glossy.
  11. 11Plate hot and fresh with some chilli oil.

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken tenders cubed
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 430 g fresh rice noodles recommended, separated (or dried rice noodles, soaked as per packet instructions)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch Chinese broccoli (about 3 cups), chopped - separate stems and leaves
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 small shallots finely diced
  • 2 Thai chilli’s deseeded and finely chopped
  • 3 spring onions thinly sliced
  • 1 large handful of Thai basil leaves
  • 2.5 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 2 tsp siracha
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

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Tips

  • Fresh rice noodles are highly recommended.
  • Do not oversoak dry rice noodles as they will become mushy.
  • Be careful not to break the noodles when tossing.
  • Serve hot and fresh with some chilli oil.