Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Method

1. 1

   Cook the flat rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.

   flat rice noodles
2. 2

   In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Set the sauce aside.

   soy sauceoyster saucefish saucesugar
3. 3

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Stir-fry the garlic and bird's-eye chillies for about 20 seconds, until just starting to turn golden and fragrant.

   vegetable oilgarlicbird's-eye chillies
4. 4

   Add the sliced sirloin steak and stir-fry for 1 minute until seared and beginning to brown.

   sirloin steak

   1 min timer
5. 5

   Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for another minute, then tip in the cooked noodles and pour over the sauce. Stir-fry for a further 1 to 2 minutes until everything is well combined and piping hot.

   broccoliflat rice noodles

   2 min timer
6. 6

   Stir through the Thai basil leaves and turn off the heat. Serve immediately to avoid overcooking the noodles.

   Thai basil leaves