Thai Drunken Noodles with Beef and Tofu (Pad Kee Mao)

Name: Thai Drunken Noodles with Beef and Tofu (Pad Kee Mao)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced; 1 package fresh flat rice noodles; 2 pieces fried tofu, cut into bite-size pieces; 4 stalks Chinese broccoli (gai lan), chopped; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 carrot, thinly sliced; 1/2 white onion, cut into wedges; 3 stalks green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1-2 red Thai chili, minced; 2 tbsp neutral oil; 8 tsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp chicken bouillon granulate; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp white vinegar; 1 tbsp water; 4-5 stems Thai basil leaves

Thai drunken noodles, or Pad Kee Mao, are bold, savory, and just spicy enough to keep every bite interesting. Fresh flat rice noodles are tossed with tender beef, fried tofu, crisp vegetables, and Thai basil for a fast, flavorful dinner that tastes like takeout from your favorite Thai spot.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

beef flank steak, sliced
1 lb
fresh flat rice noodles
1 package
fried tofu, cut into bite-size pieces
2 pieces
Chinese broccoli (gai lan), chopped
4 stalks
red bell pepper, sliced
1
carrot, thinly sliced
0.5
white onion, cut into wedges
0.5
green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
3 stalks
garlic, minced
5 cloves
red Thai chili, minced
1
neutral oil
2 tbsp
soy sauce
8 tsp
dark soy sauce
2 tbsp
oyster sauce
1 tsp
sugar
1 tsp
chicken bouillon granulate
1 tsp
ground black pepper
0.5 tsp
white vinegar
1 tsp
water
1 tbsp
Thai basil leaves
4 stems

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the sliced beef in a bowl with the marinade ingredients and toss until evenly coated. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes while you prepare the sauce and vegetables.

In a small bowl, stir together the stir-fry sauce ingredients until the sugar has fully dissolved. Separate the fresh rice noodles gently so they are ready to go into the wok.