Description
This quick and flavorful Pad See Ew recipe features stir-fried wide rice noodles with your choice of protein, Chinese broccoli, and a rich, savory sauce that caramelizes to perfection. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a classic Thai street food dish perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz dried wide rice noodles
- 6 oz chicken (or beef, shrimp, tofu, pork)
- 1 ½ cups Chinese broccoli (gai lan), cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tablespoons avocado oil, divided
Pad See Ew Sauce
- 2 ½ Tablespoons Thai sweet soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Thai sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, white pepper powder, minced garlic, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
- Cook the Noodles: Boil the dried rice noodles until they are just undercooked, about 1 to 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Drain thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
- Cook the Protein: Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Add your chosen protein and stir fry until it is almost cooked through.
- Scramble the Eggs: Push the cooked protein to one side of the pan, add another tablespoon of oil if needed, and crack in the eggs. Scramble the eggs until almost set.
- Add Vegetables and Noodles: Add the Chinese broccoli, drained noodles, the prepared sauce, and the remaining oil to the pan. Increase heat to high and stir fry everything quickly so the noodles get coated with sauce and start to caramelize. Add a tablespoon of water if the mixture seems dry.
- Caramelize the Noodles: Allow the noodles to sit undisturbed for 15 to 30 seconds to develop a slight char on the bottom, then toss or flip the noodles to caramelize the other side. This adds authentic flavor.
- Serve: Once the noodles and ingredients are well cooked and coated with sauce, remove from heat and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use Thai sweet soy sauce for a rich, molasses-like sweetness essential to authentic Pad See Ew. Adjust sweetness to taste if using another brand.
- Cook noodles just before stir frying to keep them firm and prevent breaking during cooking.
- Fish sauce adds salty umami flavor; choose a balanced brand for best results.
- Oyster sauce contributes a sweet, savory depth without an overpowering oyster taste.
- Dark soy sauce is key for the signature deep color and slightly smoky flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and reheated gently.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute fish sauce with vegetarian fish sauce or soy sauce, and oyster sauce with vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce. Add an extra cup of mixed vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, and onions for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
