A colorful medley of seasonal vegetables casually scattered across a bed of glistening rice noodles. The toppings of fresh dill and crushed peanuts add a textural pop, while slivers of juicy chicken peek enticingly from beneath the garden-like facade. The sizzling sauce coating the noodles shimmers in various hues reflecting the blend of spices.

Dilled Thai-style Stir-fried Noodles

Name: Dilled Thai-style Stir-fried Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: fresh dill, 2 tbsp; rice noodles, 250g; boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 500g sliced into thin strips; seasonal veggies like bell peppers, snap peas, and green beans, 2 cups sliced; eggs, 2 beaten; fish sauce, 3 tbsp; light soy sauce, 1 tbsp; dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp; oyster sauce, 2 tbsp; brown sugar, 1 tsp; garlic, 2 cloves minced; red Thai chili, 1 finely sliced; peanuts, 1/4 cup crushed; vegetable oil, 2 tbsp; salt, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Thai

Technique stir-frying

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: August 30, 2024

In this recipe, we are spinning off the classic Thai Pad See Ew with a touch of dill, an herb that instinctively fuses with savory flavors adding an earthy freshness to any dish. We will be featuring crisp veggies that are at peak during this season, marrying them with the bold flavors of Thai cuisine alongside tender chicken thighs creating a delightful balance.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh dill - 2 tbsp
Rice noodles - 250g
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs - 500g - sliced into thin strips
Seasonal veggies like bell peppers, snap peas, and green beans - 2 cups - sliced
Eggs - 2 - beaten
Fish sauce - 3 tbsp
Light soy sauce - 1 tbsp
Dark soy sauce - 1 tbsp
Oyster sauce - 2 tbsp
Brown sugar - 1 tsp
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Red thai chili - 1 - finely sliced
Peanuts - 1/4 cup - crushed
Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 💧🍜, 🥣🥢🍲

Soak the rice noodles in lukewarm water for around 30 minutes until they soften. During this time, combine the fish sauce, the light and dark soy sauces, the oyster sauce, and the brown sugar to make the stir-fry sauce.
Step 2 - 🔥🍳🍗

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium heat, adding in the chicken strips. Cook until golden brown then set aside on a plat.
Step 3 - 🥘🍳🌶️

In the same wok, put in garlic and chili and sauté until a nice aroma permeates the kitchen. Afterwards, incorporate the beaten eggs and scramble them gently.
Step 4 - 🍜🥦🌽

Next, include the sliced veggies in the pan and cook for a short while. Push them aside and introduce the noodles at the center.
Step 5 - 🍲🌶️🥦🍗

Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and integrate it with all the ingredients. Add the pre-cooked chicken back into the wok and mix well.
Step 6 - 🍽️🥜🌿

When ready to serve, garnish the dish with fresh dill and crushed peanuts to taste.

Additional

If you'd like to add a vegetarian twist to this plate of deliciousness, tofu can readily replace the chicken, paving way for a meat-free alternative. You can involve kids in the preparation process by letting them wash and tear the veggies or plucking the dill leaves!