Authentic Thai Pad See Ew (Printable)

Classic street food noodles with chicken, Chinese broccoli, and umami sauce

# What You'll 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, 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

# How to Cook:

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 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 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 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.
08 - Return chicken and Chinese broccoli to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for 1 to 2 minutes until hot and well combined.
09 - Divide Pad See Ew among serving plates and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce creates that gorgeous mahogany color and caramelized flavor you only get from high heat cooking
  • Everything comes together in one wok, making this perfect for weeknight dinners that still feel special
02 -
  • High heat is non negotiable for the authentic charred flavor that makes this dish unforgettable
  • Have all ingredients prepped and the sauce mixed before you start cooking because everything moves fast once the wok is hot
03 -
  • Cut your chicken and vegetables into similar sized pieces so everything cooks at the same rate
  • A cast iron skillet works surprisingly well if you don't have a wok, just preheat it thoroughly
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