Thai Pad See Ew
Pad See Ew is a beloved Thai street food dish featuring wide rice noodles stir-fried with egg, Chinese broccoli, and a savory-sweet soy sauce blend. The high-heat wok technique creates a beautiful char on the noodles that gives this dish its signature smoky depth.
Silky wide rice noodles stir-fried with egg and Chinese broccoli in a rich sweet soy sauce with irresistible wok char.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Base
Protein
Vegetables
Sauce
Aromatics
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce and Noodles
Whisk together the dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white sugar in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves completely. Separate the wide rice noodles gently with your hands to prevent them from clumping during cooking. If using refrigerated noodles, let them come to room temperature for 10 minutes first.
Sear the Chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a wok or large skillet over the highest heat possible until smoking. Add the sliced chicken in a single layer and do not move it for 90 seconds to build a good sear. Flip and cook for another 60 seconds until cooked through, then push to the side of the wok.
Cook the Aromatics and Eggs
Add the minced garlic to the empty side of the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until golden and fragrant. Crack both eggs into the wok and scramble them quickly, cooking for about 60 seconds until just set but still slightly soft. Mix the egg and chicken together.
Add Noodles and Sauce
Add the separated rice noodles to the wok and pour the sauce mixture over everything. Toss and fold the noodles continuously for 2 minutes, allowing them to coat evenly in the dark sauce. Press the noodles against the hot surface of the wok in intervals to develop char and do not over-stir.
Finish with Greens and Serve
Add the Chinese broccoli to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes until the stems are tender and the leaves are wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or a pinch of sugar if needed. Serve immediately with white pepper, chili flakes, and fish sauce on the side.
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