Pad See Ew

Name: Pad See Ew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh wide rice noodles (or dried, soaked), separated; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced; 8 oz Chinese broccoli (or broccolini), cut in 2-in pieces; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp regular soy sauce; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp white pepper

Classic Thai stir-fried wide rice noodles tossed with egg, Chinese broccoli (or broccolini), and a savory-sweet dark soy sauce that chars beautifully in a screaming-hot pan.

30 minMediumServes 4490 cal/serving

ThaiDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh wide rice noodles (or dried, soaked), separated
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
8 oz Chinese broccoli (or broccolini), cut in 2-in pieces
2 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp regular soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp white pepper

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp regular soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
2

If using dried rice noodles, soak in warm water for 30 minutes until pliable, then drain. If using fresh noodles, gently separate the strands.
3

Heat a wok or large skillet over the highest heat possible until it starts to smoke. Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
4

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 10 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 lb thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Push the chicken to the side.
5

Crack 2 large eggs into the center of the pan and scramble until just set, about 30 seconds, then mix into the chicken.
6

Add 8 oz cut in 2-in pieces Chinese broccoli (or broccolini) and stir-fry for 1 minute until bright green.
7

Add 1 lb separated fresh wide rice noodles (or dried, soaked) and pour the sauce over everything. Toss vigorously for 2-3 minutes, letting the noodles char against the hot pan.
8

Season with 1/2 tsp white pepper, toss once more, and serve immediately.

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Questions

Can I skip the soak in Pad See Ew?

Step 2 reads: "If using dried rice noodles, soak in warm water for 30 minutes until pliable, then drain." Better not. The soak in step 2 hydrates the ingredient so it softens evenly in the time given; skipping it means a longer cook and a less even texture.

What can I use instead of oyster sauce in Pad See Ew?

The entry for Pad See Ew calls for 2 tbsp oyster sauce. In its place: Hoisin thinned with a little soy sauce is the nearest shelf substitute, and a mushroom stir-fry sauce is the vegetarian one. Both are sweeter, so hold back any sugar in the recipe.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Pad See Ew?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Pad See Ew uses 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced.

How many calories are in Pad See Ew?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 490 calories, with 66 g protein, 29 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 172 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Which part of Pad See Ew can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 2. Step 2 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "If using dried rice noodles, soak in warm water for 30 minutes until pliable, then drain." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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