Authentic Thai Pad See Ew (Printable)

Wide rice noodles wok-tossed with chicken, Chinese broccoli, and savory sauce for classic Thai street food flavors.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce balances sweet and savory in that magical way only Thai food can achieve
  • Wide rice noodles soak up all the flavors while maintaining a satisfying chew
02 -
  • High heat and quick movement are essential for that authentic smoky flavor
  • Overcrowding the wok will make your noodles steam instead of fry
03 -
  • Have all ingredients prepped and within reach before you start cooking
  • Clean your wok between steps if the sauce starts to burn on the bottom
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