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Drunken noodles (pad kee mao)

Name: Drunken noodles (pad kee mao)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 200 g Flat Rice Noodles; 2 tblsp Vegetable Oil; 3 cloves Chopped Garlic; 3 chopped Birds-eye Chillies; 225 g Sirloin steak; 100 g Broccoli; Handful Basil Leaves; 4 tbsp Soy Sauce; 4 tbsp Oyster Sauce; 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce; 1 tblsp Sugar

A classic Thai beef from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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servings

2122

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Origin

Categorized as Thai Beef in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/drunken-noodles-pad-kee-mao

Ingredients

200 gFlat Rice Noodles
2 tblspVegetable Oil
3 cloves ChoppedGarlic
3 choppedBirds-eye Chillies
225 gSirloin steak
100 gBroccoli
HandfulBasil Leaves
4 tbspSoy Sauce
4 tbspOyster Sauce
1 teaspoonFish Sauce
1 tblspSugar

Instructions

01
Prepare the noodles following pack instructions, then drain and set aside. Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl or jug, and set aside.
02
Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan over a high heat and stir-fry the garlic and chilli for 20 seconds until just starting to turn golden. Add the steak and stir-fry for 1 minute until seared and starting to brown. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for another minute, then tip in the noodles and add the sauce. Stir-fry for another 1-2 mins until well combined and piping hot.
03
Stir through the basil and turn off the heat. Serve immediately to avoid overcooking.