Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) wide rice noodles (fresh or dried)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 8 oz (225g) chicken breast, thinly sliced OR 8 oz (225g) pork tenderloin, thinly sliced OR 8 oz (225g) shrimp, peeled and deveined OR 8 oz (225g) firm tofu, cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 Thai bird chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste!)
  • 1 cup (packed) Thai holy basil leaves (or regular basil)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (vegetarian oyster sauce for vegetarian option)
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Instructions:

  1. If using dried rice noodles, cook according to package directions. Rinse with cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking. Toss with 1 tbsp of vegetable oil.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce (or vegetarian alternative), fish sauce (if using), brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add your chosen protein and stir-fry until cooked through (chicken/pork: no longer pink; shrimp: pink and opaque; tofu: golden brown). Remove from the wok and set aside.
  4. Add another tbsp of vegetable oil to the wok. Add garlic and chilies and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add onion, bell peppers, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened but still crisp.
  5. Add the cooked protein back to the wok. Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables and protein. Stir-fry for 1 minute, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats everything evenly.
  6. Add the cooked rice noodles to the wok. Toss everything together well to ensure the noodles are coated in the sauce.
  7. Stir in the holy basil (or regular basil) leaves. Cook for another 30 seconds, until the basil wilts slightly.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with extra basil leaves, if desired.