Authentic Thai Pad See Ew (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken with crunchy Chinese broccoli and wide rice noodles in a savory-sweet stir-fry.

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 7 oz dried wide rice stick noodles, or 15 oz fresh wide flat rice noodles

→ Protein

02 - 1 cup boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

03 - 4 stems Chinese broccoli, stems cut into 2-inch pieces, leaves cut larger

→ Egg

04 - 1 large egg

→ Sauce

05 - 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
06 - 1½ tablespoons oyster sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
08 - 2 teaspoons white vinegar
09 - 2 teaspoons sugar

→ Aromatics and Oil

10 - 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
11 - 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil, divided

# How To Make It:

01 - If using dried rice noodles, soak in warm water for approximately 30 minutes until pliable but not fully cooked, then 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 completely.
03 - Cut stems into 2-inch pieces and leaves into larger pieces.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon 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 tablespoon oil. Add broccoli stems and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add leaves and stir-fry until just wilted. Remove and set aside.
06 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add garlic and sauté for 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 evenly.
08 - Return chicken and Chinese broccoli to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for 1–2 minutes until hot and well combined.
09 - Divide among serving plates and serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, yet tastes like it traveled straight from a Bangkok night market to your table.
  • The combination of tender chicken, charred broccoli, and chewy noodles creates this perfect textural conversation in every bite.
02 -
  • High heat is not optional here; it's the difference between sad, steamed noodles and that slight char and chew that makes this dish come alive.
  • Oversaturating the noodles with sauce sounds good in theory but turns the whole thing into mush, so start with your measured amount and taste before adding more.
03 -
  • Keep all your ingredients prepped and sitting by the stove before you start cooking, because once things are moving, they move fast and there's no time to hunt for anything.
  • If you can't find oyster sauce or prefer to avoid it, a mixture of soy sauce and a bit of honey or palm sugar creates a similar depth, though it won't be quite the same.
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