Best 7 Drunken Cucumber Noodles Recipes

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Drunken cucumber noodles, also known as "cucumber salad" or "liang pi" in Chinese, is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is commonly served as an appetizer or side dish in Chinese cuisine. This delightful dish is made with long, flat noodles that are soaked in a savory and tangy sauce made from vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil, giving it a unique combination of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. It's often served cold or at room temperature, making it a perfect dish for hot summer days or as a refreshing addition to a potluck or barbecue.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI DRUNKEN NOODLES



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I had an impression that Thai's drunken noodles are an alcoholic dish until recently. Instead, the noodles are not cooked with alcohol, but a spicy dish with plenty of chilies and basil. No one knows how the name was coined, but it is one of the most popular Thai street foods worldwide.

Provided by KP Kwan

Categories     Noodles

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cloves of garlic
2 birk's eye chili (or more)
200g chicken thigh meat
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
6 baby corns
1 large stalk of gai lan
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp light soy sauce
2 tsp Golden Mountain seasoning
1 tsp fish sauce
2 tsp dark soy sauce
2 tsp brown sugar
200g flat rice noodles (dry weight)
1 large handful of basil leaves
1 large red chili

Steps:

  • Soak the dried noodles in hot water for ten minutes or until they are soft and translucent. Drain and set it aside.
  • Cut the chicken thigh meat into one-inch length pieces. Marinate with B for fifteen minutes.
  • Place the bird's eye chilies and garlic into a mortar and grind them into a paste.
  • Peel off the fibrous surface of the Chinese broccoli stem. Cut them into one to two inches sections.
  • Slice each baby corns on the bias into three sections.
  • Cut a large red chili into thin rings and remove the seeds.
  • Clean the basil and use the leaves only.
  • Heat some oil over low heat in the wok. Saute the garlic and chili until aromatic, which will take less than a minute.
  • Add the chicken thigh meat and stir-fry over low to medium heat until it starts to turn color.
  • Add the Chinese broccoli and baby corns to the wok. Continue stir-frying until the stem of the vegetable become soft.
  • Add the noodles to the wok.
  • Add all the seasoning D to the wok.
  • Stir-fry over high heat until you can smell the wok aroma.
  • Turn off the heat, and add the basil leaves and sliced red chilies. When all the leaves are wilted, transfer the noodles to the serving plate to serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 182 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 41 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 57 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 4080 milligrams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams unsaturated fat

DRUNKEN NOODLES



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My favorite Thai dish is EASY, fast, and fiery Drunken Noodles, a delicious recipe that's ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 oz wide rice noodles
2 Tbsp sesame oil ((or canola))
2 shallots (, chopped)
2 carrots (, thinly sliced)
1 large chicken breast (, chopped (or shrimp or tofu))
3 large cloves of garlic (, minced)
½ teaspoon fresh minced ginger
1 zucchini (, thinly sliced)
1 green bell pepper (, thinly sliced)
2 green onions (, chopped)
1 roma tomatoes (, sliced)
1 cup fresh Thai Holy Basil leaves (or substitute regular basil) (, roughly chopped)
3 Tbsp oyster sauce
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 Tbsp water
1 teaspoon Thai red chili paste (, more or less, to taste (or substitute sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes))

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions.
  • Mix sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add shallots and carrot and cook for 2 minutes. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add chicken and season with pepper. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 10 seconds. Add bell pepper, zucchini, tomato and the whites of the chopped green onion and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add noodles to the pan and pour the sauce over the noodles. Toss and cook for a few minutes until warmed through. Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with remaining green onion and extra chili sauce, sriracha, or crushed red pepper, for added spice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 1529 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DRUNKEN NOODLES



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Thai-style drunken noodles is not only good for a hangover but good for entertaining too!

Provided by kayak

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package rice noodles
6 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon canola oil, or more as needed
1 onion, sliced
1 bulb shallot, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 pound boneless chicken, thinly sliced
1 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 sprigs fresh basil, leaves removed and torn

Steps:

  • Place rice noodles in a bowl and fill with hot water, separating the noodles with a fork or your hands; soak until softened, about 45 minutes.
  • Whisk oyster sauce, white sugar, vinegar, and lime juice together in a bowl until sauce is smooth.
  • Pour enough oil into a wok or large skillet to coat the bottom and turn to medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, shallot, and garlic in hot oil until fragrant and slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken and bell pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Move chicken mixture to 1 side of wok.
  • Pour egg into the hot wok; cook until it becomes slightly set, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip egg and cook until set, 1 to 2 minutes more. Break egg apart with a fork and stir into chicken mixture.
  • Mix basil and sauce into chicken mixture. Drain noodles and add to chicken mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.3 calories, Carbohydrate 111.7 g, Cholesterol 111.1 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 446.1 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

MY FAMOUS DRUNKEN NOODLES



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Provided by Jet Tila

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Sriracha
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 to 8 Thai basil leaves, cut chiffonade
3 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs
1 to 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced
6 to 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 medium white onion, sliced
4 cups fresh rice noodles, separated
1 cup Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Make sauce: Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Prepare noodles: In a large saute pan, heat the oil over high heat. When you see a wisp of white smoke, add the garlic and cook, stirring, until light brown.
  • Add the eggs and serrano chiles and cook, stirring, until the eggs are lightly scrambled and barely set, about 1 minute.
  • Add the shrimp and onion, folding constantly until the shrimp turn pink, about 1 minute.
  • Add the noodles, basil, tomatoes and sauce and toss to combine for about 3 minutes. Don't be scared to scrape the bits off the bottom before they burn. Cook for 1 additional minute until the noodles are cooked and coated well. Serve hot.

CHEF JOHN'S DRUNKEN NOODLES



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I did have a drink or three while making these, so I could enjoy them as the food gods intended, which is slightly drunk. At least that's the main theory on how this dish got its name. The other theory is that it got its name because at one point it was made with wine - but that's not as entertaining! Serve garnished with Thai basil and lime, if desired.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Thai Main Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces dried rice noodles
¼ cup oyster sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup shallots, thinly sliced
6 teaspoons chile padi (bird's eye chiles), thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
1 pound Chinese broccoli, sliced
4 stalk (blank)s green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Steps:

  • Soak rice noodles in hot water until flexible, 10 to 15 minutes. Occasionally move the noodles around to separate them. Drain the water and cover with a wet paper towel.
  • Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, Asian fish sauce, maple syrup, sugar, and water in a small bowl.
  • Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok, or large frying pan, over medium-high heat. Stir-fry shallots, chile peppers, and garlic until shallots are soft, about 2 minutes. Move the mixture around the outside of the pan to create a space and add chicken. Sear for 1 minute, then combine with shallot mixture. Add Chinese broccoli stems and stir-fry until tender, about 2 minutes. Add Chinese broccoli leaves and stir-fry until wilted.
  • Add drunken noodle sauce and sliced green onions and mix. Cook until sauce begins to simmer. Add soaked rice noodles and toss to coat until noodles have absorbed the sauce and are cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in Thai basil leaves until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.2 g, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1392.8 mg

ONE-PAN DRUNKEN NOODLES RECIPE BY TASTY



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You'll love this homemade take on a classic Thai takeout favorite. Tender rice noodles are stir-fried with chicken and an array of colorful vegetables, then doused in a sweet and savory sauce made with honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil and kicked up with Thai chiles--use as many as you'd like according to your desired spice level.

Provided by Tikeyah Whittle

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

14 oz wide rice noodles
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh ginger, minced 2 in (5 cm)
1 thai chili, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon McCormick® white pepper
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
8 oz chicken breast, thinly sliced crosswise
½ medium white onion, thinly sliced
½ medium carrot, cut 1/8 in thick on the bias (3mm)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 (6 mm) strips
1 bunch scallion, cut into 2 in (5 cm) pieces
1 can baby corn, drained halved lengthwise
20 leaves fresh thai basil
wok
wok spatula

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, soak the rice noodles in warm water (about 100°F/38°C) for 60 minutes, then drain.
  • Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, Thai chiles, white pepper, honey, light and dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes, until lightly browned on the outside and no longer pink inside. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the onion, carrot, bell pepper, baby corn, and scallions and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the rice noodles and sauce and toss to coat well. Add the chicken and Thai basil and toss to incorporate.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 12 grams

DRUNKARD'S NOODLES



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Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Maggi or Golden Mountain sauce
1 teaspoon sambal (Thai chili-garlic paste) or hot red pepper flakes
Juice of half a lime
7 ounces (about half a package) wide rice noodles
3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 jalapeño peppers (preferably 1 red and 1 green), seeded and thinly sliced
3 large scallions, bulb ends thinly sliced, green tops cut into 2-inch pieces
8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast or thigh, cubed
2 cups thickly sliced Napa cabbage
1/2 to 1 ounce fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 to 1 ounce fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
Half a lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • For sauce: In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, Maggi, sambal and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
  • For the noodles: Soak noodles in cold water for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until tender but still firm, about 8 minutes. Drain most of water from pot, adding just enough cool water so that noodles stay warm but do not continue to cook.
  • Place a large wok or skillet over high heat. When pan is hot, add oil. Add garlic, jalapeños and sliced scallion bulbs, and sauté to let flavors infuse oil, about 1 minute. Add chicken and cabbage, and stir-fry until chicken is opaque and beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add basil, cilantro and scallion tops. Drain noodles and add to pan. Add sauce, and toss until mixed and well-heated, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot, with lime wedges for squeezing over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 522, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1465 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers: Use firm, crisp cucumbers, such as English or Persian cucumbers. Avoid using waxy or bitter cucumbers.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly: This will help them absorb the marinade more easily.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: The marinade for drunken cucumbers can be customized to your taste. Try using different types of vinegar, soy sauce, and spices.
  • Let the cucumbers marinate for at least 30 minutes: This will give them time to absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • Serve the cucumbers chilled: Drunken cucumbers are best served cold. You can chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Drunken cucumbers are a refreshing and flavorful appetizer or side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give drunken cucumbers a try! Bon appétit!

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