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Drunken Noodles / Pad Kee Mao (Vegan)

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins

Called drunken noodles, because rumor has it that these greasy spicy noodles are great for hangovers. Either way, this dish is delicious and doesn't require too much cooking time!

 8 oz wide rice noodles*
 7 oz firm tofu, pressed to dry and cut into small blocks
 2 tbsp cooking oil
 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
 ½ medium onion or 1 shallot, thinly sliced
 1 scallion, sliced into 3 inch strips
 3 red bird eye chillies, seeds removed and sliced into thin rings
 5 pieces baby corn, chopped into thirds (optional)
 ½ red bell pepper, sliced
 1 cup broccoli or other vegetable
 1 cup packed Thai/holy basil leaves
Sauce
 2 tbsp sweet black soy sauce**
 1.50 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
 2 tbsp Golden Mountain sauce***
 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup
 1 tsp thai chili paste (sub sriracha)
1

To make sauce, whisk together ingredients in a small bowl.

2

Prepare noodles according to package instructions— this should involve soaking noodles in hot water until al dente (do not cook).

3

In a deep pan or wok, fry tofu in a bit of oil until browned. Set aside.

4

Heat remaining oil in the pan, and add in garlic, shallot/onion, and peppers, stir-frying for 2 minutes. Add in scallions, baby corn, and broccoli, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

5

Add the rice noodles, tofu, and the sauce (you might need to add some water at this point if the pan is too dry). Stir well until everything is incorporated.

6

Turn off the heat and add in the basil leaves, until they are barely wilted. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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