Authentic Thai Pad See Ew (Printable)

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, Chinese broccoli, and savory-sweet sauce in under 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Noodles

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

→ Protein

02 - 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 - 1½ tbsp oyster sauce
07 - 1 tbsp light soy sauce
08 - 2 tsp white vinegar
09 - 2 tsp sugar

→ Aromatics and Oil

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

# Directions:

01 - If using dried rice noodles, soak in warm water for about 30 minutes until pliable but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside. If using fresh rice noodles, gently separate and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, combine dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, white vinegar, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
03 - Cut Chinese broccoli stems into 2-inch pieces and leaves into larger pieces.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
05 - In the same wok, add 1 tbsp oil. Add broccoli stems and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add leaves and stir-fry until just wilted. Remove and set aside.
06 - Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Add garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Crack in the egg and scramble quickly until just set.
07 - Add soaked or fresh noodles to the wok. Pour sauce over noodles and toss well to coat evenly.
08 - Return chicken and Chinese broccoli to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for 1–2 minutes until hot and well combined.
09 - Divide Pad See Ew among serving plates. Serve immediately with lime wedges for a fresh finish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce achieves that perfect balance between salty and sweet that makes Thai food so addictive
  • You can get restaurant quality results in under 30 minutes with ingredients from your regular grocery store
02 -
  • High heat is non negotiable for achieving the signature charred flavor that sets this dish apart
  • Have all ingredients prepped and sauce mixed before you start cooking because everything happens fast
03 -
  • Cook each ingredient separately and remove it from the wok to prevent overcrowding which leads to steaming instead of stir frying
  • If your noodles start sticking, add a splash of water rather than more oil to help loosen them up
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