Drunken noodles

Drunken noodles (or pad kee mao, less frequently pad ki mao or pad kimao; Thai: ผัดขี้เมา, RTGS: phat khi mao,; is a stir fried noodle dish very similar to phat si-io, but with a slightly different flavor. In Thai, khi mao means drunkard. It is normally made with broad rice noodles, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, meat, seafood, chili, fresh black pepper pods and holy basil, which give rise to its distinctive spiciness. "Drunken fried rice" or khao phat khi mao is a similar dish.

Several theories exist on the naming of this dish. One states its origins stem from the use of rice wine in preparing this dish, but alcohol is generally not found in Thai recipes for the dish. Another supposes that it was devised by someone who came home drunk and made something to eat with available ingredients. Another slight variation describes using what remained in their fridge to cook a side dish for their alcohol drinking.