7oz/200g pad thai noodles, dried (see notes)
200g/10oz chicken thigh fillet, cut into bite size pieces (2 small or 1½ normal size fillets)
1 cup basil leaves (packed), preferably Thai holy basil but normal basil is fine too
2 shallot/scallion stems, cut into 3cm/2" pieces
3 large cloves of garlic, minced
1½ birds eye chilli, deseeded (or to taste), very finely chopped
2 tbsp oil (peanut, vegetable or canola)
3 tbsp oyster sauce
1½ tbsp light soy sauce (see notes)
1½ tbsp (normal dark soy sauce)
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp water