Instant Pot Thai Drunken Noodles

Thai Drunken Noodles are soft rice noodles cooked in a spicy flavorful thai soy sauce and bursting with fresh basil flavor.

RECIPE FEATURES

One Pot Friendly – Cooks up directly in your Instant Pot

Weeknight Friendly – Ready in under 20 minutes 

Budget Friendly –  Replaces a takeout favorite with a cheaper made at home dinner

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Rice noodles – Also called Stir Fry Noodles 

Grapeseed oil – Vegetable oil and canola are okay, but will sightly alter the taste

Ginger paste – Found in the produce department, minced ginger is a good substitute 

Bell peppers – any colors, I like red for this dish

Thai basil leaves – regular basil is okay 

Boneless skinless chicken thighs – Chicken breast or tenders is also good 

Sauce ingredients

Gluten free oyster sauce – regular oyster sauce is okay to use as well

Red curry paste – found in the international aisle at your store

Fish sauce –  any brand I like Red Boat brand 

Gluten free soy sauce – also known as tamari you can use soy sauce instead 

Dark brown sugar – Light brown will work also 

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1. Soak rice noodles according to the package directions  Drain noodles after soak and set aside. 

Step 2. Press Saute on your Instant Pot and add the oil once the pot is hot.   Add the red peppers and onions, and stir.  Allow to cook for one to two minutes.  Add the garlic, and ginger, to the onion mixture and stir. Cook for another two to three minutes.  Remove the onion mixture and set to the side.

Step 3. Add the sliced chicken, stirring constantly, until the chicken is cooked all the way through. Add the onion mixture back with the chicken and stir to combine.

Step 4. In a small bowl add stir fry sauce ingredients and mix together. Pour the sauce over the chicken and onion mixture,in the Instant Pot and stir to combine. Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. When the time is up, quickly release the pressure. Remove the lid carefully. 

Step 5. Turn the Instant Pot to saute mode.  Add the drained cooked rice noodles, sliced green onions, minced Thai Basil, and cook for one to two more minutes until the noodles arecoated in the sauce and the sauce has thickened.

TIPS AND FAQS

Fish Sauce, Oyster Sauce, rice noodles, and red curry paste are all found on the international aisle at your local grocery store

Be sure to soak your rice noodles to soften them according to the package directions. 

Grapeseed oil is found near vegetable and canola oil.  

HOW LONG DOES LEFTOVERS KEEP?

Thai Drunken Noodles leftovers can be kept in a sealed container inside of the refrigerator for up to three days.   For best results when reheating, place in a hot skillet on medium heat on the stove.  Add a small amount of grapeseed or canola oil and saute until heated through.  Be careful not to burn noodles and sauce when reheating. 

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