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Vegan Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mow)

A classic Thai recipe, Vegan Drunken Noodles or Pad Kee Mow comes together in under 15 minutes.
Flavorful, delicious and great for a comforting meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 528kcal
Author: Smruti

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fresh Rice Noodles (4 cups)
  • 1 cup Firm Tofu pressed and cubed
  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets
  • 1 cup Mushroom halved
  • ½ cup Red Onion sliced
  • 5-6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Thai Bird Eye Chili minced
  • 1 cup Thai Basil chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Sesame Oil

For the Sauce

Instructions

  • To prepare the sauce mix together soy sauce, vegetarian stir fry sauce, five spice powder, salt and sugar. Stir till the sugar and spice mixes well.
  • In a wide bottom pan or wok heat sesame oil.
  • Add minced garlic and bird eye chili. Sauté till the garlic is cooked.
  • Move that to the edge of the pan and add tofu. Let the tofu crisp up on all sides.
  • Add sliced onions and mix everything. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
  • Next add broccoli florets and mushroom. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the thick rice noodles.
  • Pour the prepared sauce on the noodles.
  • Mix everything well and cook for a minute or two till the noodles soften.
  • Add the Thai Basil and turn down the flame.
  • Mix and serve immediately.

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Notes

  • The sauces have salt so be aware while adding more salt. Add it if you need it.
  • The recipe comes together quickly so it is best to keep everything ready before starting. Chop the vegetables, measure out the sauces and keep everything around the stove before starting.
  • Add or change the vegetables as desired. Tofu can be subbed with paneer for a non-Vegan version too.
  • The Vegetarian stir fry sauce along with soy sauce is required in the recipe in place of fish sauce. Try not to skip it for the perfect Umami flavor.
  • Replace Thai basil with Holy basil if you cannot find it.
  • If using regular or light soy sauce, add a little more. The dark soy sauce has a stronger flavor and color and se we need less of it.
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 964mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 568IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg