Authentic Thai Pad See Ew (Printable Version)

Savory stir-fried wide rice noodles with chicken and Chinese broccoli in traditional Thai 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 Make It:

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 1-2 minutes until hot and well combined.
09 - Divide Pad See Ew among serving plates. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the sauce clings to each noodle creates that perfect balance of salty and sweet that makes restaurant Thai food so addictive
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something you'd wait an hour for at your favorite spot
02 -
  • Don't crowd your wok or the noodles will steam instead of fry and you'll miss that essential smoky flavor
  • Have everything measured and prepped before you start because once the cooking begins it moves fast
03 -
  • If your noodles stick together after soaking rinse them under cold water and toss with a teaspoon of oil before cooking
  • Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the noodles
Go Back