Ingredients
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To create this mouthwatering dish, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Noodles: 8 oz rice noodles or your choice of noodles
- Protein: 1 lb chicken, beef, tofu, or shrimp
- Vegetables:
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili paste or sriracha
- Herbs:
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- Oils:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional Toppings:
- Lime wedges
- Chili flakes
Instructions
Follow these steps to prepare your Thai Basil Noodles:
- Prepare the Noodles:
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 20-30 minutes until they are pliable. Drain and set aside.
- Mix the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and chili paste. Stir until the sugar dissolves and set aside.
- Cook the Protein:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add the protein of your choice (chicken, beef, tofu, or shrimp) and cook until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add garlic and onion, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and broccoli florets, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Combine Noodles, Protein, and Sauce:
- Add the soaked noodles and cooked protein back into the pan.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and gently toss everything together until well-coated.
- Add Thai Basil:
- Stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves, allowing them to wilt slightly in the heat of the noodles.
- Serve:
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
- Garnish with lime wedges and chili flakes, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Protein: 30g