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Pad kee mao

From the video “Drunken Noodles in 3 Minutes! Authentic Pad Kee Mao Recipe ผัดขี้เมา” by Pailin's Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Pailin's Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Hot
Total time
~10 min
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Serves
~3
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Cost
~$5.57*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$11.43* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
16

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain gluten, shellfish, soy, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$11.13*for the batch in the video
~$5.57*per serving

You save about ~$11.43* per serving (67% less*) than ordering it out — ~$22.87* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

9 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: golden mountain sauce, spur chili, grachai, protein of choice

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving603 kcal · 30% of 2,000
Fat1.2 g2%
Saturated fat0.3 g2%
Sodium2,010 mg87%
Carbohydrate132 g48%
Fiber4.2 g15%
Total sugars3.8 gno daily value
Added sugars1.8 g4%
Protein12 g24%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+11 of 20
  • Fiber+10 of 20
  • Saturated fat−0 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−1 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 10 of 16 ingredient lines (73% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: 3 servings of rice/noodles (~90 g dry or ~200 g cooked each); model check 2 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: oil. Not matched to nutrient data: Golden Mountain Sauce, spur chili, grachai, young peppercorns, protein of choice. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • mortar and pestle
  • scale
  • microwave
  • wok
  • tongs
  • wooden spatula

What the video didn’t say

  • Servings not stated
  • Total time not stated
  • Exact cooking duration for vegetables and noodles is estimated from cues
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Pad kee mao

What makes Pailin's Kitchen's Pad kee mao recipe and technique special?

Pailin's Kitchen's take on Pad kee mao focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: High heat and quick tossing prevent noodles from sticking or turning mushy. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Pad kee mao at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Pad kee mao recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Pad kee mao ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Pad kee mao can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Pailin's Kitchen's Pad kee mao?

This recipe utilizes approximately 16 ingredients across 12 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Pad kee mao?

The official cooking video by Pailin's Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.