Pad See Ew - Thai Stir Fried Noodles
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
2 - 3 people
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Calories
510 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Pad See Ew - Thai Stir Fried Noodles
Description
Pad See Ew - Thai Stir Fried Noodles uses wide rice stick noodles cooked until soft and then stir-fried in peanut oil with finely chopped garlic and sliced chicken thighs. Chinese broccoli stems and leaves are added in stages to maintain a balance of textures, with stems cooking longer and leaves just wilting. A beaten egg is scrambled in the wok for additional texture and richness.
The flavorful sauce, a combination of dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, white vinegar, and sugar, coats the noodles and ingredients. The high-heat stir-frying process caramelizes the sauce, producing slightly browned noodles and a savory-sweet taste characteristic of this dish.
Pad See Ew is served immediately after cooking, commonly enjoyed as a main meal in Thai cuisine. The recipe notes suggest using fresh or dried wide rice noodles and recommend adaptations for other proteins or similar leafy greens if certain ingredients are unavailable.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 200g / 7 oz rice stick noodles or 15 oz / 450g fresh wide flat rice noodles (Sen Yai) (Note 1, dried, wide
Sauce
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce (Note 2)
- 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or all purpose, Note 3, light
- 2 tsp white vinegar (plain white vinegar)
- 2 tsp sugar (any type)
Stir Fry
- 3 tbsp peanut oil separated, or vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic very finely chopped cloves
- 1 cup / 150g / 5oz chicken thighs (boneless, skinless), sliced (Note 4)
- 1 egg large
- 4 Chinese broccoli stems (Note 5)
Instructions
Preparation:
- Chinese Broccoli - trim ends, cut into 7.5cm/3" pieces. Separate leaves from stems. Cut thick stems in half vertically so they're no wider than 0.8cm / 0.3" thick.
- Noodles - Prepare according to packet directions and drain. Time it so they're cooked just before using - do not leave cooked rice noodles lying around, they break in the wok.
- Sauce - Mix ingredients until sugar dissolves.
Cooking:
- Heat oil: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a very large heavy based skillet or wok over high heat.
- Cook garlic and chicken: Add garlic, cook 15 seconds. Add chicken, cook until it mostly changes from pink to white.
- Chinese broccoli STEMS: Add Chinese broccoli stems, cook until chicken is almost cooked through.
- Chinese broccoli LEAVES: Add Chinese broccoli leaves, cook until just wilted.
- Scramble egg: Push everything to one side, crack egg in and scramble.
- REMOVE chicken from wok: Remove everything in the wok onto a plate (scrape wok clean).
- Caramelise noodles: Return wok to stove, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat until it starts smoking (HOT is key!). Add noodles and Sauce. Toss as few times as possible to disperse Sauce and make edges of noodles caramelise - about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
- Add chicken back in: Quickly add chicken and veg back in, and toss to disperse. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Use wide, dried rice stick noodles like Pad Thai noodles if fresh Sen Yai noodles are unavailable.
- Avoid vermicelli noodles, as they are too thin for the sauce and stir-fry method.
- Light soy sauce should not be substituted with more dark soy sauce to maintain sauce balance.
- Chinese broccoli can be replaced with pak choy, bok choy, or broccolini cut lengthwise if unavailable.
- Chicken can be substituted with other stir-fry compatible proteins like tofu or prawns.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2- 3 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 510 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 260g | |
| Calories | 510cal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 73.4g | 24% |
| Protein | 25.1g | 50% |
| Fat | 13.2g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 9600IU | 192% |
| Vitamin C | 75.1mg | 83% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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