Description
One of Thailand’s most beloved street foods, Pad See Ew features wide rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, Chinese broccoli, and egg in a rich, savory soy-based sauce. Caramelized noodles are the secret to its authentic flavor.
Ingredients
- For the Noodles:
- 200g (7 oz) dried wide rice stick noodles or 450g (15 oz) fresh wide flat rice noodles (Sen Yai)
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce (or all-purpose soy sauce)
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- For the Stir Fry:
- 3 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 150g (1 cup / 5 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced
- 1 large egg
- 4 stems Chinese broccoli, leaves and stems separated and stems halved lengthwise if thick
Instructions
- Prepare Chinese broccoli: Trim and cut into 3-inch pieces, separating leaves from stems.
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and use immediately—do not let them sit.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 15 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry until mostly cooked.
- Add Chinese broccoli stems and stir-fry until chicken is almost done.
- Add Chinese broccoli leaves and cook until just wilted.
- Push ingredients to one side and scramble the egg in the empty space.
- Transfer all ingredients to a plate and wipe the wok clean.
- Return wok to high heat. Add 2 tbsp oil and heat until smoking.
- Add noodles and sauce. Toss briefly to coat and caramelize the noodles (1 to 1 1/2 minutes).
- Add chicken, vegetables, and egg back to the wok. Toss everything together quickly.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use fresh wide rice noodles (Sen Yai) if available for the most authentic texture.
- Do not overcook the noodles—they should stay chewy, not mushy.
- Cook over high heat for proper caramelization and wok hei (smoky flavor).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
