Pad Kee Mow

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1
Spicy and savory Pad Kee Mow recipe with Thai basil, pork, and wide egg noodles
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon chopped Thai chile ( Less if you do n't like it hot )
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
black pepper
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 lb ground pork or 1/4 lb chopped chicken
3 cups dried wide egg noodles , 1/2 inch wide , soaked until tender then drained
1 cup fresh Thai basil , and buds
1 1/2 cups tomatoes , chopped in 1 inch pieces

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
683
Sugar
13g
Fat
36g
Pad Kee Mow, also known as drunken noodles, is a popular dish in Thai cuisine. The dish is traditionally made with wide rice noodles, meat or seafood, chili peppers, garlic, and basil. In this recipe, we've used wide egg noodles as a substitute for the rice noodles and added chopped tomatoes to give the dish a slightly sweet and tangy taste. The elevated spice level is what sets Pad Kee Mow apart from other noodle dishes. This dish is perfect for those who love big, bold flavors that pack a punch. It's also relatively quick and easy to prepare and makes for a satisfying weekday dinner.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix together the chopped Thai chile, chopped garlic, sugar, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
2.In a separate bowl, mix together the fish sauce and 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil.
3.Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the ground pork or chopped chicken and cook until browned, breaking up any large chunks with a spatula.
4.Add the egg noodles, chopped tomatoes, and the mixed sauce from step 1 and stir until combined.
5.Cook for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
6.Add the fish sauce mixture from step 2 to the skillet, stirring gently until it has been evenly distributed.
7.Stir in the Thai basil leaves and buds, remove from heat, and serve hot.

PROS

This Pad Kee Mow recipe is packed with bold and spicy flavors, perfect for those who love a little heat.

The wide egg noodles provide a unique texture and are a hearty base for the dish, while the pork or chicken adds protein.

Thai basil is a wonderfully fragrant herb that compliments the spicy sauce.

CONS

This recipe calls for 3-4 tablespoons of vegetable oil, which can make the dish high in calories and fat if not consumed in moderation.

If you are sensitive to spice, you may want to use less Thai chile to avoid overpowering the other flavors of the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly low in calories or fat, it does offer some nutritional benefits.
The pork or chicken provides protein, while the noodles offer a source of carbohydrates.
Thai basil has been linked to potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as aiding in digestion.

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