Lightly Drunken Noodles
This version of the classic dish tastes lighter than what you'll find at the Thai take-out. It’s easy on the oil, heavy on the garlic and basil, and studded with singeing Serrano chilies.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 ½ Tbsp fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sriracha
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 Thai basil leaves, sliced into ribbons, plus 1 cup whole leaves, loosely packed
- 3 Tbsp canola or peanut oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 lbs. beef, pork, or chicken, sliced thin against the grain
- ½ medium white onion, sliced
- 3 to 4 cups rice noodles, separated*
- ¼ cup rice wine
- ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 or 2 Serrano peppers, sliced thin
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, Sriracha, half the minced garlic, and 6 Thai basil leaves. Mix until the sugar dissolves. Reserve.
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In a large non-stick pan, heat the oil to medium high. Add the rest of the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Add the eggs and scramble until almost set, about 1 minute. Add the meat and onions and cook until the meat is halfway done, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice noodles, reserved sauce, tomatoes, Serrano peppers, and basil leaves. Stir to combine until the noodles are cooked through and the edges are slightly crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the rice wine, stir, and serve. Makes 3 to 4 servings.
*If you can’t find wide, flat noodles, the pad Thai-style dried variety work well, too. Just remember to soak them in water according to package directions before you start cooking.
Male Fertility Benefits
- Garlic: Rich in antioxidants, garlic helps boost circulation, improve testosterone levels, and support overall male fertility.
- Soy Sauce (in moderation): Soy contains isoflavones, which can have beneficial effects on male fertility by balancing hormone levels.
- Fish Sauce: High in amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids, fish sauce can help improve sperm quality and overall reproductive health.
- Eggs: A great source of protein and vitamin E, eggs support testosterone production and sperm quality.
