ChickenThai

Pad See Ew

Name: Pad See Ew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 6oz/180g rice stick noodles; 2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tsp soy sauce; 2 tsp white vinegar; 2 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp water; 2 tbsp peanut oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup Chicken; 1 Egg; 4 cups Chinese broccoli

Pad See Ew is a classic Thai dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring rice stick noodles, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, white vinegar, peanut oil, garlic, Chicken, Egg and Chinese broccoli, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Thai cooking, the dish focuses on celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat.

In authentic Thai tradition, Pad See Ew is best presented with fragrant jasmine rice and fresh cooling herbs.

If you enjoy authentic Thai cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Panang Chicken Curry (Kaeng Panang Gai).

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Ingredients

rice stick noodles6oz/180g
dark soy sauce2 tbsp
oyster sauce2 tbsp
soy sauce2 tsp
white vinegar2 tsp
sugar2 tsp
water2 tbsp
peanut oil2 tbsp
garlic2 cloves
Chicken1 cup
Egg1
Chinese broccoli4 cups

Step-by-Step Instructions

8 steps

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Step 1🥄 Mix

Mix Sauce in small bowl.

Step 2🔪 Prep

Mince garlic into wok with oil.

Step 3

Place over high heat, when hot, add chicken and Chinese broccoli stems, cook until chicken is light golden.

Step 4

Push to the side of the wok, crack egg in and scramble.

Step 5

Don't worry if it sticks to the bottom of the wok - it will char and which adds authentic flavour.

Step 6

Add noodles, Chinese broccoli leaves and sauce.

Step 7🥄 Mix

Gently mix together until the noodles are stained dark and leaves are wilted.

Step 8✨ Serve

Serve immediately!

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Pad See Ew reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Thai home cooking, celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

To make this gluten-free, substitute with high-quality brown rice or corn-based pasta, reducing boiling time by 1–2 minutes as gluten-free pasta softens more quickly.

Chef Technique Tips

Always cook pasta until just shy of al dente in generously salted water, and reserve half a cup of the starchy cooking water before draining. Tossing the pasta with the sauce and a splash of this water creates a glossy, cohesive emulsion that clings to every bite.

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