Description
Thai Drunken Noodles is a vibrant and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring chewy wide rice noodles, fresh garlic, chili, colorful vegetables, and plant-based protein, all coated in a spicy-sweet-savory sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe balances bold Thai seasonings and refreshing herbs, making it an ideal quick and delicious meal that impresses with its character and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 oz wide rice noodles
Aromatics
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 fresh red chilies, sliced
Proteins and Vegetables
- 200 g plant-based protein like tofu or shrimp
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
Sauces and Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (natural)
- 3 tablespoons grape juice
Fats and Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Herbs
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles: Soak or boil the wide rice noodles according to the package instructions until just tender but still slightly firm. Drain and toss lightly with a bit of vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced fresh chilies, stirring quickly until fragrant to release their essential oils.
- Cook protein and veggies: Add the plant-based protein to the pan and cook until just done. Then add the sliced bell peppers and snap peas, stir-frying to keep vegetables vibrant and slightly crisp.
- Add sauces and noodles: Pour in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), soy sauce (natural), and grape juice. Stir everything to combine before adding the cooked rice noodles. Toss vigorously so each noodle is evenly coated.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Remove the pan from heat and stir in fresh basil leaves just before serving. The warm noodles will gently wilt the basil, enhancing aroma and flavor.
Notes
- Use high heat for the best sear and flavor development.
- Keep noodles slightly underdone when boiling to avoid mushiness after stir-frying.
- Prepare all ingredients and sauces before starting; stir-frying is quick.
- Add fresh basil at the end to preserve its bright flavor.
- Adjust the balance of sweet, salty, and spicy elements to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Thai Drunken Noodles, spicy noodle stir-fry, plant-based Thai recipe, quick Thai dinner, gluten free noodles
