Kua Mee (Pad Lao)
Kua mee (pad Lao) is a sweet and savory Lao noodle stir-fry with egg, veggies, and a light caramelized sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 7 oz dry rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon golden mountain sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 3 oz or 2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice noodles in water until softened, following package directions.
- 2
Whisk eggs with salt. Cook into a thin omelet over medium heat, flip once, and slice into strips.
- 3
Heat oil in a wok over medium-low. Add sugar and cook until it begins to caramelize and turn golden.
- 4
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- 5
Pour in water to stop the caramel, then add oyster sauce, Golden Mountain sauce, and optional dark soy sauce. Stir well.
- 6
Add the soaked noodles and toss until coated and cooked al dente.
- 7
Transfer noodles to a large bowl to cool slightly.
- 8
Add bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro, and omelet strips. Toss everything together and serve.