Authentic Thai Pad See Ew (Print Version)

Classic Thai stir-fried wide rice noodles with chicken, Chinese broccoli, and savory-sweet sauce. An irresistible street food experience ready in 30 minutes.

# 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 (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 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 sauce achieves that perfect sweet salty balance that makes Thai street food impossible to stop eating
  • You get restaurant quality wok hei at home without needing a lifetime of practice
  • Everything cooks in one pan and hits the table in under thirty minutes
02 -
  • Your wok must be smoking hot before adding ingredients or you will not get that characteristic charred flavor
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or the noodles will steam instead of fry
  • Have everything prepped before you start because once cooking begins it moves incredibly fast
03 -
  • Cook in batches if your wok is on the smaller side to maintain high heat
  • Lime wedges on the side add a bright acidic contrast to the rich sauce
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