Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound dried wide rice noodles
- 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin slices
- 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 6 ounces fresh bean sprouts
- 4 eggs, beaten
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and basil. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add cooked noodles and bean sprouts to the skillet. Toss to coat.
- In a separate skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil over medium heat. Pour in beaten eggs and cook until scrambled.
- Add scrambled eggs to the noodle mixture. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 25 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Spicy
- Well-balanced mixture of textures
- Colorful and visually appealing
User Comments:
- "This Pad Kee Mao was delicious! The flavors were spot-on and the dish was cooked perfectly."
- "I love the addition of scrambled eggs. It added a nice touch of creaminess."
- "This dish was easy to make and very customizable. I added some extra vegetables and it turned out great."
- "The spice level was just right for my taste."
- "I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who enjoys Thai food."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you cannot find dried wide rice noodles, you can substitute ramen noodles or linguine.
- To adjust the spice level, add more or less chili flakes to taste.
- If you do not have fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce.
