Description
Craving bold flavors and a quick dinner idea? These Irresistible Thai Drunken Noodles are a perfect mix of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet, making them one of the best easy dinner recipes you can whip up at home. With chewy rice noodles, fresh basil, and a rich umami sauce, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner options, easy recipes, or new food ideas, this flavorful noodle dish is guaranteed to satisfy.
Ingredients
8 oz wide rice noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic
2 red chili peppers
1 cup bell peppers
1/2 cup onion
1 cup chicken or shrimp or tofu
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
1. Cook or soak the rice noodles according to package directions until tender, then drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
4. Add garlic and chili peppers, stir-frying until fragrant.
5. Add bell peppers, onions, and your chosen protein, cooking until fully done.
6. Toss in the cooked noodles and pour the sauce over them, mixing thoroughly.
7. Turn off heat and fold in fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Use high heat for the best authentic stir-fry flavor.
Do not overcook the noodles to avoid mushy texture.
Add basil at the end to preserve its fresh aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, Thai noodles, dinner ideas, food ideas