Drunken Noodles
Servings
2Serving size
2 ounces noodles with 4 ounces shrimp, veggies, and sauceThis recipe can easily be multiplied and keeps well for about 24 to 48 hours in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
| 2 tsp. Oyster sauce |
| 4 tsp. Low sodium soy sauce |
| 2 tsp.. Honey |
| 2 tsp. Rice Vinegar |
| 4 quart Water |
| 4 ounce Brown rice noodles (like Pad Thai noodles) |
| 1 Tbsp. Sesame oil |
| 3 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 1 large White onions (thinly sliced) |
| 8 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined) |
| 4 cup leaves, whole Fresh basil (regular basil may be used instead) |
Instructions
Place the water in a large saucepan over high heat.
When the water boils, add the noodles and cook according to package directions (usually 8-10 minutes). Stir occasionally. This will need to be timed so that the noodles are just done when the sauce and shrimp are done.
Place the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
When the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, or until it begins to brown.
Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the shrimp and cook for 6 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the sauce and the Thai basil. Toss well.
Drain the cooked noodles and add to the wok. Toss gently until coated with the sauce.
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
When I first saw the title of this recipe I cringed a bit. I think that I was expecting a dish with lots of sake or other alcohol in it. The story appears to be that one eats this dish late at night while drinking beer.
Fair enough.
Don’t wait for a late night to have this dish – it’s delicious. Most recipes for Drunken Noodles have a LOT of oyster or fish sauce (or both) along with soy sauce, and thus the sodium content is often sky-high. You simply don’t need that much salt for great flavor. The key is in the balance between the oyster sauce, soy sauce, the slight bitterness of the garlic, the sweetness of the shrimp, the sharpness of the onions, and the brightness of the basil.
Using the brown rice noodles makes this even healthier, with a higher fiber content as well as a nuttier flavor to the noodles.