Authentic Thai Pad See Ew (Printable)

Classic Thai stir-fried noodles with chicken and Chinese broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce

# 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

→ 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; stir-fry until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
05 - In the same wok, add 1 tbsp oil. Add broccoli stems; stir-fry 1 minute. Add leaves; stir-fry until just wilted. Remove and set aside.
06 - Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Add garlic; sauté a few seconds until fragrant. Crack in the egg; scramble quickly until just set.
07 - Add soaked or fresh noodles to the wok. Pour sauce over noodles; 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.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • You get that authentic smoky wok flavor right at home without any special equipment beyond a good skillet
  • The sauce balances salty sweet and tangy perfectly coating every single noodle and veggie bite
02 -
  • High heat is your friend here but keep everything moving or the sugar in your sauce will burn and turn bitter
  • Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking, this dish happens fast
03 -
  • Mix your sauce right before cooking so the sugar doesn't settle at the bottom
  • If your noodles seem dry after adding the sauce, splash in just a teaspoon of water to help distribute it
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