Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the noodles: Cook or soak the wide rice noodles according to the package directions until just tender. Drain well and set aside.
- Mix the sauce: Combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and water in a small bowl. Stir until combined.
- Heat the wok: Place a large wok or heavy skillet over high heat and add the cooking oil.
- Cook the aromatics: Add the minced garlic and sliced Thai chilies. Stir-fry briefly until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Cook the chicken: Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry until it is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Add the vegetables: Add the onion and red bell pepper. Toss over high heat until slightly tender while keeping some crunch.
- Add the noodles: Add the drained noodles to the wok and toss gently with the chicken and vegetables.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and continue tossing until the sauce evenly coats everything.
- Finish with basil: Turn off the heat and add Thai basil and green onions. Toss until the basil is just wilted.
- Serve immediately: Transfer the hot noodles to serving plates and enjoy while the noodles are glossy and fragrant.
Notes
Keep the wok hot: Pad Kee Mao cooks quickly, so high heat helps the ingredients develop better stir-fried flavor.
Do not overcook the noodles: They should still have some firmness because they finish cooking in the wok.
Add basil at the end: This keeps its fresh aroma noticeable in the finished dish.
Adjust the heat: Use fewer Thai chilies for a milder version or add more for extra spice.
Do not overload the pan: A crowded wok can release too much moisture and prevent proper stir-frying.
