Authentic Thai Pad See Ew (Printer View)

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, Chinese broccoli, and egg in a savory-sweet sauce. Classic Thai street food favorite ready in 30 minutes.

# Components:

→ Noodles

01 - 7 oz dried wide rice stick noodles or 15 oz fresh wide flat rice noodles

→ Protein

02 - 1 cup (5 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

03 - 4 stems Chinese broccoli (gai lan), stems cut into 2-inch pieces, leaves cut larger

→ Egg

04 - 1 large egg

→ Sauce

05 - 2 tsp dark soy sauce
06 - 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
07 - 1 tbsp light soy sauce
08 - 2 tsp white vinegar
09 - 2 tsp sugar

→ Other

10 - 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
11 - 3 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil, divided

# Method:

01 - If using dried rice noodles, soak in warm water for 30 minutes until pliable but not fully cooked. Drain well. If using fresh rice noodles, gently separate to prevent breaking.
02 - Combine dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, white vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl. Stir until sugar completely dissolves.
03 - Cut Chinese broccoli stems into 2-inch pieces. Cut leaves into larger pieces, keeping stems and leaves separate for even cooking.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.
05 - Add another 1 tbsp oil to the wok over high heat. Add broccoli stems first and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add leaves and stir-fry until just wilted, about 30 seconds. Remove and set aside.
06 - Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Add chopped garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Crack in the egg and scramble quickly until just set but still moist.
07 - Add soaked or fresh noodles to the wok. Pour the prepared sauce over noodles. Toss vigorously to coat evenly and cook until noodles are heated through.
08 - Return cooked chicken and Chinese broccoli to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for 1-2 minutes until all components are hot and well combined.
09 - Divide Pad See Ew among serving plates. Serve immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Authentic Thai street food experience at home
  • Perfect balance of savory-sweet flavors
  • Tender chicken and crunchy Chinese broccoli textures
  • Ready in just 30 minutes
02 -
  • Ensure noodles are drained well to prevent the dish from becoming soggy.
  • Use dark soy sauce specifically to achieve the classic deep, glossy color of the noodles.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to maintain high heat.
  • Check all sauce labels for hidden allergens like soy or shellfish.
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