Easy Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe

Ready in under an hour, this Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe is a fun takeout dish you can make at home. They are full of flavor and spice and absolutely delicious.

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Now, I’m not opposed to a little heat, and I love all sorts of different pasta recipes. This Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe is one that we have been making for the longest time.

I think Thai food has some of the best flavors in the world. The good news is that you can totally make your own spicy Thai noodles right at home.

With so many fun and tasty ingredients, it combines to make a dish that, when it comes to flavor, all works in unison and is absolutely delicious.

Now, like I said, I’m not opposed to spice, and this does have a little kick, but I’ll tell you below how you can mitigate that if you are not a huge fan of any spice.

Then again, maybe you want the heat! Spicy flavors really hit the spot sometimes, especially in Thai dishes. Just look at the menu of your favorite Thai restaurant!

This is a great dinnertime recipe or a recipe to serve up when you are having a dinner party. We serve it often, and everyone always raves about it!

If you want a recipe that is a little bit different or want to try something new, then our Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe is one that you have to add to your must-make list.

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• WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
• INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
• HOW TO MAKE THAI DRUNKEN NOODLES RECIPE:
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
• WHAT ARE DRUNKEN NOODLES?
• WHAT CAN I DO IF I DON’T LIKE SO MUCH SPICE?
• I CAN’T FIND THAI BASIL. CAN I SWAP?
• ANY ADDITIONS?
• ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
• HOW TO STORE:
• DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
• Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe

1. The ingredients are easy to substitute if you cannot find them.
2. You can cater this to your spice level.
3. Easily double this recipe to serve more people.

• Wide rice noodles
• Chicken breast
• Oyster sauce
• Dark soy sauce
• Low-sodium sodium soy sauce
• Fish sauce
• Shaoxing wine
• Brown sugar
• Vegetable oil
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Shallots
• Thai red chili peppers
• Serrano pepper
• Red bell peppers
• Baby corn
• Thai basil
• Scallions
• Lime, to serve

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1. Cook the rice noodles according to the directions on the back of the package. Once they’re cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to prevent further cooking. Set aside.
2. While you prepare the noodles, thinly slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon light soy, fish sauce, Shaoxing wine, and brown sugar. Mix until the brown sugar has dissolved.
4. Bring a wok or large skillet with deep sides to medium heat and add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil.
5. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add your chicken breast and the remaining 1 tablespoon light soy sauce. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t burn. Cook until no longer raw, for about 6-8 minutes.
6. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside on a plate to rest.
7. In the same wok, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and heat it up.
8. Add the garlic, ginger, and shallots and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring constantly. 
9. Add the red chili peppers, serrano peppers, red bell peppers, and baby corn, and cook until the red bell peppers have softened, for about 4-6 minutes.
10. Then add the cooked noodles, Thai basil, scallions, and cooked chicken to the wok.
11. Add the sauce and stir everything together until the noodles are fully coated in the sauce. Tongs can help in this step. Cook until everything is heated through and hot, about 1 minute. 
12. Serve with some extra Thai basil and lime to squeeze over the dish.

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WHAT ARE DRUNKEN NOODLES?

The dish is called Drunken Noodles for many reasons; some say it is because it is known to be a great hangover cure and deliciously served with an ice-cold beer!

Or, while eating the spicy noodles, you will get drunk from trying to cool the fire in your mouth.

There are so many reasons and guesses as to why it is called this.

WHAT CAN I DO IF I DON’T LIKE SO MUCH SPICE?

So this dish is known for the peppers but what you can do to cut down on some of the spice itself is you can replace the Thai red chili peppers with dried, these are whole so do not cut and add to your liking, these are extremely hot so be careful.

You can swap out the serrano pepper with jalapeno to cut back slightly on the spice as well. Or you can absolutely leave out the peppers altogether.

This will still be a tasty dish without them, it just won’t have the potent kick that Thai Drunken Noodles are known for.

I CAN’T FIND THAI BASIL. CAN I SWAP?

Sometimes Thai basil is hard to come across, you can absolutely just use the regular type of basil that you find normally in the stores.

The flavor will change slightly, but it will still be good.

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ANY ADDITIONS?

This Thai noodle dish loves some additions.

Let me know in the comments if you have your own way of doing things!

• Shrimp: Add shrimp for a seafood twist and a different choice of protein.
• Mushrooms: Add mushrooms for an earthy flavor and extra texture.
• Cashews: Mix in cashews for a crunchy texture and nutty taste.
• Snow Peas: Add snow peas for a fresh, crispy addition.
• Carrots: Thinly slice carrots for added sweetness and color.
• Bok Choy: Include bok choy for more greens and a slight aniseed flavor.
• Crushed Red Pepper: Sprinkle crushed red pepper for an extra kick of spice.
• Bean Sprouts: Add bean sprouts for a crunchy, fresh element.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

My favorite recipes are the ones I can change as I please.

If you’re looking for subs, here are some great ideas.

• Chicken Thighs: Substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for more flavor and tenderness.
• Soy Sauce: Use tamari or coconut aminos as a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
• Brown Sugar: Replace brown sugar with palm sugar for a more authentic Thai flavor.
• Thai Basil: Use Italian basil (sweet basil) if regular Thai basil (Thai holy basil) is unavailable, though the flavor will be slightly different.
• Shaoxing Wine: Replace Shaoxing wine with dry sherry or any dry white wine.
• Fish Sauce: Use soy sauce for a vegetarian option instead of fish sauce.
• Rice Noodles: Substitute wide rice noodles with pad thai noodles if necessary.
• Vegetable Oil: Use coconut oil for a hint of coconut flavor in the cooking process.
• Shallots: Replace shallots with red onion for a similar flavor.
• Tofu: Use tofu for a vegetarian version of this delicious recipe.

This can be stored in an airtight container where it will keep for up to 4 days.

This can also be frozen, placed in a freezer container and it will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Let defrost in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in a wok or the microwave.

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If you’re looking for a spicy dish that will really excite your taste buds, then you absolutely need to make this Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe!

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