I can confirm both cases to be true!

This Thai noodle dish is a very popular both in Thailand and in Thai restaurants outside of Thailand.

You will be surprised howfast and easythis recipe is to make!

Overhead photo of Thai Drunken Noodles on a plate, ready to be eaten

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Drunken Noodles!

Make this at home andyou can control the heat!

By all means, feel free to turn up the spice dial!

Thai Drunken Noodles in a wok, fresh off the stove

Thai Basil

There are actuallytwo types of Thai Basil regular Thai Basil and Thai Holy Basil.

Drunken Noodles can be made with either.

Outside of Thailand, restaurants typically use regular Thai Basil because it is easier to find than Holy Basil.

Ingredients in Thai Drunken Noodles

I even have difficulty finding Holy Basil in Thai grocery stores!

Is Thai Basil the same as regular basil?

Thai Basil is not the same as regular basil.

Dried rice noodles for Thai Drunken Noodles

It tastes like regular basil with a slight aniseed flavour.

Best substitute for Thai Basil

Regular basil!

Compared toPad See Ew, the sauce of Drunken Noodles is lighter in colour and not as sweet.

Difference between Thai Basil and Thai Holy Basil - Thai Basil tastes like normal basil with a slight aniseed flavour. Holy basil has jagged edges and it does not have an aniseed flavour, it tastes more like Italian basil.

Also, neitherPad ThainorPad See Ewdoes not have Thai Basil in it, and it is not as spicy.

Actually, Pad Kee Mao is essentially likeThai Chilli Basil Chickenstir fry with noodles added!

So its really nice to be able to make a healthier yet just as tasty version at home!

How to make Thai Drunken Noodles

And remember to crack open an ice cold beer to enjoy these Drunken Noodles with!

(PS the wine is a PROP!

I wasnt having a cheeky glass at lunch!! )

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