Description
This Pad See Ew is a classic Thai stir-fry with chewy wide rice noodles, smoky soy sauce, eggs, and crisp Chinese broccoli, all tossed with your choice of protein.
Ingredients
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- For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce (for rich color and flavor)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce (optional, for umami)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- For the Stir-Fry:
- 8 oz wide rice noodles (fresh or dried & soaked)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz protein of choice (chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup Chinese broccoli (gai lan), chopped (or substitute with baby bok choy or broccolini)
- Red pepper flakes or sliced Thai chilies (optional, for spice)
- For Garnish:
- Lime wedges
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Noodles & Sauce
- Soak dried rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes (if using fresh noodles, separate them by hand).
- In a small bowl, whisk together dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, and white pepper.
- Step 2: Stir-Fry the Ingredients
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add protein of choice and stir-fry until cooked through (2–3 minutes). Push to one side of the pan.
- Pour in the beaten egg and scramble lightly, then mix with the protein.
- Step 3: Add Noodles & Sauce
- Increase heat to high and add the soaked rice noodles and chopped Chinese broccoli.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss everything together for 1–2 minutes, letting the noodles absorb the flavors.
- Let the noodles sear for 30 seconds without stirring to develop a slight char (essential for that smoky “street food” flavor). Toss again.
- Step 4: Serve & Garnish
- Remove from heat and serve hot. Garnish with lime wedges, chopped green onions, or Thai chilies.
Notes
- Want it smoky? Let the noodles char slightly in the pan before stirring.
- No Chinese broccoli? Use kale, baby bok choy, or regular broccoli.
- Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce.
- Make it vegetarian: Swap fish sauce for more soy sauce and use tofu instead of meat.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg