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Pad kee mao
Pound garlic and chilli. Mix fish sauce, soy and sugar.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Pad kee mao take?
25 min all in — 15 min prep, 10 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Fish, Soy, Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Wok.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce — 1½ tbsp; Soy sauce — 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much fish sauce?
1½ tbsp of Fish sauce.
How much soy sauce?
1 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much sugar?
1 tsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Holy basil → Thai basil plus extra chilli. The anise note changes.
What should I watch for?
Wet noodles steam. Drain them well.
Any tips from this recipe?
Chinese broccoli stems add crunch. If it is not spicy, it is a different noodle.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.