"From coq au vin to penne alla vodka, there are all kinds of dishes that get their names from the inclusion of alcohol. So if you don't want to have alcohol for any reason, it's fairly clear what to stay clear of. If you're browsing a menu of the best Thai dishes, you might think this is the case with drunken noodles. But despite the name, this dish doesn't contain any alcohol at all."
"The Thai name is pad kee mao, which can be more literally translated to drunkard's stir fry. One of the most popular ideas is that it's a dish that's served to drunk customers as a way of sobering them up after a night on the town. Some less generous folks say that you need to be drunk to enjoy the noodles, while others stand by it as a hangover cure."
Drunken noodles, known in Thai as pad kee mao, are a savory stir-fry typically made with wide, flat rice noodles, protein such as chicken, mixed vegetables, Thai basil, and chili. The dish contains no alcohol despite its name. The name translates roughly to 'drunkard's stir fry' and may refer to being served to intoxicated customers, functioning as a hangover cure, or to the diner's state rather than the food. Regional and chef variations are common, with the original pad kee mao traditionally served with rice in Thailand, while Western versions commonly use noodles. The recipe is easily adjusted to taste and available ingredients.
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