Pad Kee Mao Talay or Thai Drunken Noodles with Seafood. This noodle dish is spicy and fragrant with Thai Basil and mixed seafood. Despite the name, there is no alcohol in this recipe.
For fresh rice noodles, place them in a steamer for 10 minutes or until softened. If the sheet is uncut, slice into 1 inch strips before steaming. Alternatively, you can place the noodles in a microwave and cover with a damp paper towel. Cook for 1 minute increments until soft.
Once the noodles are cool enough to handle, separate them from each layer and set aside. If using dried noodles, follow the package directions on how to rehydrate.
Thaw and peel shrimp if needed. Place on a plate or bowl with the squid and mussels. If you prefer to just use shrimp, then add more pieces.
Rough chop garlic, and slice Thai chilis, jalapeno, and red chili. Slice carrot and bamboo into this strips. Remove basil leaves and lime leaves from stems.
Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Heat a non-stick skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and Thai chilis. Cook for 1 minute.
Add seafood to skillet and cook until shrimp is slightly pink. The squid and mussels are pre-cooked.
Add the stir fry sauce and toss to combine with the seafood.
Add bamboo, carrots, jalapenos, red chilis, lime leaves, and basil leaves. Cook for 1 minute.
Add the rice noodles and gently toss to combine. Let noodles sit for a minute to soak in the sauce. With fresh rice noodles they will break easily when stirring often.
Taste and see if additional soy sauce, fish sauce, or sugar is needed. Serve immediately.
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Notes
I recommend cooking one portion at a time for the best results. The ingredient list is for 1 serving, but the video shows 2 servings being made. Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 1 day. I don't recommend storing leftover seafood past 1-2 days. Reheat Pad kee mao in the microwave or in a non-stick skillet with a little oil until warmed through.More Rice Noodle Recipes:Rad Na (Thai noodles with Gravy)Pad See EwPad Thai
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