Enjoy this quick, delicious, and popular Thai street-food favorite, creatively enhanced and widely enjoyed across Thailand. TAAN THAI Pad Kra Pao Mama combines bold, aromatic flavors of traditional Thai Pad Kra Pao with the playful, springy texture of Mama instant noodles—a beloved creative twist widely enjoyed by Thais. We've simplified this popular dish even further by including our special TAAN THAI Pad Kra Pao pack for convenience and exceptional taste.
For more flavors, we add some Thai herbs, including figerroot (or Kra-Chai in Thai), and fresh peppercorn, making it more similar to the famous Drunken noodles.
Ingredients:
(Serves 2)
- ½ lb (about 225g) minced pork
- 2 packets Mama instant noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 pack TAAN THAI Pad Kra Pao sauce
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 2–3 Thai chilies, thinly sliced (adjust for desired spice level) (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fingerroot (krachai), thinly sliced into matchsticks (optional)
- 3–4 fresh peppercorn clusters (optional)
- Instructions:
1. Prepare the noodles:
Boil water and cook Mama noodles for 1 minute less than the package instructions.
Drain immediately, rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.
2. Cook Aromatics and Pork:
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sauté garlic and Thai chilies for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
Add minced pork, cooking thoroughly and breaking apart into small pieces.
3. Add Herbs and Sauce:
Stir in sliced fingerroot and fresh peppercorn clusters, sautéing for another minute.
Pour in the TAAN THAI Pad Kra Pao sauce, mixing thoroughly to coat pork and herbs.
4. Combine with Noodles:
Toss in cooked Mama noodles, stirring gently to evenly distribute sauce and flavors.
5. Serve:
Plate immediately and garnish optionally with extra chili slices or fried basil leaves.
Enjoy hot, ideally with a crispy fried egg (optional) for an authentic Thai experience.
Enjoy your aromatic, flavorful TAAN THAI Pad Kra Pao Mama!