Drunken Noodles Recipe: Spicy Thai-Style Stir-Fried Noodles

By Akshara

August 16, 2025

Drunken noodles are a popular Thai stir-fry made with wide rice noodles, vegetables, and a spicy sauce, often cooked with fresh basil for aroma. They are known for their bold, savoury-sweet-spicy balance.

Ingredients

200g wide rice noodles 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, beans) 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp chilli paste 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 small onion (sliced) Fresh basil leaves 1 tbsp oil

Step 1

Soak the rice noodles in warm water until soft, then drain.

Step 2

Heat oil in a wok, add garlic and onion, and sauté for 1 minute.

Step 3

Add vegetables and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.

Step 4

Add noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chilli paste. Toss well.

Step 5

Add basil leaves and stir for 30 seconds before serving.