Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao / ผัดขี้เมา)
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with holy basil, garlic, chilies, and a fiery sauce — spicier and bolder than pad see ew.
Why It Works
The intense heat from bird's eye chilies combined with holy basil's peppery kick creates a dish designed to be aggressively flavored; the wide noodles soak up the bold sauce.
Key Ingredients
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