Description
Pad See Ew is a deliciously savory Thai stir-fried noodle dish made with wide rice noodles, tender chicken, crisp Chinese broccoli, and a flavorful combination of soy sauces and oyster sauce. This quick and easy recipe captures the authentic taste of street food, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles and Sauces
- 200g / 7 oz dried wide rice stick noodles (or 450g / 15 oz fresh wide flat rice noodles – Sen Yai)
- 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 (plain white vinegar)
- 2 tsp sugar (any type)
Proteins and Vegetables
- 3 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil (separated)
- 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
- 1 cup / 150g / 5oz chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, sliced
- 1 large egg
- 4 stems Chinese broccoli
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles: If using dried wide rice noodles, soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes until soft, then drain. If using fresh wide flat rice noodles, separate them gently to avoid breaking.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, white vinegar, and sugar. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Cook the chicken and garlic: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the sliced chicken thighs and stir-fry until cooked through and no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the noodles and sauce: Push the chicken to one side of the pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, then add the prepared noodles. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles. Toss gently to mix everything thoroughly and coat the noodles evenly with the sauce.
- Stir in the Chinese broccoli: Add the Chinese broccoli stems and leaves to the pan. Continue stir-frying until the broccoli is tender but still crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the egg: Push the noodles and vegetables to the side of the pan to create space. Crack the egg into the empty side and scramble quickly. Once the egg is cooked, mix it into the noodles thoroughly.
- Serve hot: Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates immediately. Enjoy your flavorful Pad See Ew fresh and hot.
Notes
- If you can’t find Chinese broccoli, you can substitute with regular broccoli or bok choy, but the flavor will vary slightly.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and soy sauce in the sauce mixture according to your taste preference for balance between sweet and salty.
- Use fresh noodles if possible for better texture, but dried noodles work well if soaked properly.
- For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and replace oyster sauce with vegetarian stir-fry sauce or additional soy sauce.
- Make sure to use a hot pan or wok for stir-frying to achieve that classic slightly charred flavor.
