Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) with Pork
Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) deliver a bold balance of heat, sweetness, and aromatic basil, with tender pork and chewy wide rice noodles. Fresh garlic and serrano pepper create a lively kick, while a hint of sugar and thick soy sauce round out the flavors. Serve this satisfying stir-fry for a quick weeknight Dinner or a crowd-pleasing shareable dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) with Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the dry rice noodles in a bowl, cover them with hot water, and let them soak until they turn white and soften, about 1 hour. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
- 2
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a wok or large skillet over low heat. Cook and stir 2 minced garlic cloves until browned and starting to crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the soaked noodles, 1/2 teaspoon thick soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons sugar, then cook and stir until the noodles absorb the soy sauce and turn brown, about 3 minutes. Remove the noodles from the skillet.
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in the wok over low heat; add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until browned and starting to crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the pork, serrano pepper, basil, 1/2 teaspoon thick soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt; cook and stir until the pork is no longer pink and the edges begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Return the noodles to the wok and add the bean sprouts, then cook and stir until heated through, about 5 more minutes.
- Calories 301.21 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 13.06 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 51.26 g 19%
- Total Fat 3.08 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.77 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 30.61 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 334.67 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.82 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 62.47 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 362.76 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 146.94 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 5.88 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) with Pork is a Thai dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Fresh Basil, Minced Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 301.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) with Pork?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) with Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Fresh Basil, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, Pork Tenderloin. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) with Pork?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) with Pork?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 301.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) with Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) with Pork healthy?
- Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) with Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 301.21 calories and 13.06 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 334.67 mg (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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