Pad Kee Mao
Pad Kee Mao, often called 'Drunken Noodles,' is a popular Thai stir-fry dish featuring wide, flat rice noodles tossed with a savory, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce. Its typical ingredients include protein like chicken, beef, or tofu, along with a vibrant mix of vegetables such as bell peppers, baby corn, and basil, all infused with chili and garlic.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the rice noodles, with a moderate amount of protein from the chosen meat or tofu and some fat from the cooking oil and sauce. It provides key nutrients like iron and B vitamins from the protein, and vitamin C from the fresh vegetables, with a typical serving containing roughly 500-800 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 typical serving (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'Drunken Noodles' is a playful mistranslation; it's not cooked with alcohol but is said to be the perfect dish to sober up with after a night of drinking, or to pair with a cold beer. Nutritionally, the generous use of fresh holy basil adds not just a peppery, aromatic flavor but also antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
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