PAD SEE EW (THAI STIR-FRIED NOODLES)
Pad See Ew is a classic Thai stir-fried noodle dish with wide rice noodles, tender meat, and crisp vegetables, all coated in a savory-sweet soy sauce. Quick, flavourful, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 oz 225 g wide rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup Chinese broccoli or regular broccoli chopped
- 8 oz 225 g chicken, beef, or tofu, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce optional for color
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 egg optional
Instructions
- Prepare Noodles: Soak rice noodles in warm water until softened. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Protein: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and protein, stir-fry until cooked through.
- Add Vegetables: Toss in broccoli and cook for 1–2 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir-Fry Noodles: Add noodles, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir-fry until noodles are heated and coated evenly.
- Optional Egg: Push noodles to the side, crack the egg, scramble, and mix into the noodles.
- Serve: Serve hot with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prep noodles and sauce ingredients for a quick stir-fry.
- Variations: Substitute chicken with beef, shrimp, or tofu.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid sticking.