Description
Thai Drunken Noodles are a vibrant and quick meal featuring fresh wide rice noodles, smoky turkey bacon, aromatic basil, and colorful vegetables. This dish delivers a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and tangy flavors with a satisfying mix of textures in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner full of bold flavor and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200g fresh wide rice noodles
- 100g smoky turkey bacon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, plucked from stems
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 cup fresh green beans, sliced thin
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Other Ingredients
- 2 tbsp plant-based cooking oil
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Soak the fresh wide rice noodles in warm water until soft but still slightly firm. While soaking, thinly slice the turkey bacon, bell peppers, and green beans. Finely mince the garlic and pluck basil leaves from the stems. Set all aside ready for cooking.
- Cook the Turkey Bacon: Heat plant-based cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the turkey bacon slices and cook until crisp and golden, releasing a smoky aroma. Remove from pan and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Sauté Vegetables and Garlic: In the same pan, add the minced garlic and fry briefly until fragrant. Add the sliced bell peppers and green beans, stirring frequently until just tender but still crisp.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Drain the soaked noodles well and add them to the pan along with the cooked turkey bacon. Pour in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), soy sauce (natural), and apple cider vinegar. Stir constantly to coat everything evenly and heat through. Sprinkle in the chili flakes and mix well.
- Finish with Fresh Basil: Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves, allowing their fragrance to blend beautifully with the savory, spicy ingredients.
Notes
- Do not over-soak noodles; keep them slightly firm to avoid mushiness.
- Use high heat to quickly stir-fry, preserving flavor and crunch.
- Add basil at the end to maintain its vibrant color and aroma.
- Wide rice noodles absorb sauce well, creating balanced texture and taste.
- Adjust seasoning carefully by tasting as you cook for a perfect balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Thai noodles, drunken noodles, stir-fry, turkey bacon, spicy, quick meal, gluten free, plant-based oil
