Photograph of the finished Pad kee mao

Thailand · Hủ tiếu xào cay húng quế Pad kee mao

Pad kee mao

25 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Hu tieu rice noodles Hu tieu rice noodles 1.3 lb
  • Photograph of Chicken breast Chicken breast 1.1 lb
  • Photograph of Thai basil Thai basil 2.1 oz
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 12
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 16 cloves
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ¼ cup
  • Photograph of Sweet black bean sauce Sweet black bean sauce ¼ cup
  • Photograph of Bell pepper Bell pepper 2

Method

  1. 1 Grind fresh garlic and chilies into a coarse paste; this is the base for the dish's characteristic spiciness.
  2. 2 Sauté the garlic and chili mixture in hot oil until the aroma is strong.
  3. 3 Add the chopped chicken pieces to the pan and stir-fry over high heat until cooked through.
  4. 4 Add the rice noodles and bell peppers, season with fish sauce and dark soy sauce, and stir quickly.
  5. 5 Turn off the heat before adding the Thai basil and stirring, so the leaves retain their aroma.
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