Pad See Ew
Pad See Ew
Ingredients
For the Pad See Ew Sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon thin soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, or honey or agave, more to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon vinegar, adjust to taste
For the Pad See Ew
- 1 pound wide rice noodles, fresh or rehydrated according to package directions
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil
- 1 bunch Chinese broccoli, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound protein of choice, such as thinly sliced beef, chicken, or firm tofu
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, for finishing, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pad See Ew Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the sweet dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, thin soy sauce, oyster sauce, granulated sugar (or honey/agave), a pinch of black pepper, and vinegar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare your ingredients: If using dried wide rice noodles, rehydrate them according to package instructions. Mince the garlic and cut the Chinese broccoli into 1-inch pieces. Slice your chosen protein thinly.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Heat a large wok or a large, heavy-bottomed pan over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil, swirling to coat the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add your chosen protein to the hot pan and stir-fry until it is mostly cooked through and lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the protein from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the pan. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the wide rice noodles to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to get slightly softened and a little charred. Add the Chinese broccoli and the cooked protein back to the pan, and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Push all the ingredients to one side of the pan, creating an empty space. Crack the egg into the empty space and scramble it quickly until just cooked, about 1 minute. Then, incorporate the scrambled egg with the rest of the ingredients in the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Pour the prepared Pad See Ew sauce over the noodles and other ingredients. Toss everything vigorously on high heat for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated, glossy, and develop a slight char. The char adds significant flavor, so don't be afraid of the high heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Remove from heat. Finish with white pepper, tossing one last time to distribute. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Pad See Ew
For the Pad See Ew Sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon thin soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, or honey or agave, more to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon vinegar, adjust to taste
For the Pad See Ew
- 1 pound wide rice noodles, fresh or rehydrated according to package directions
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil
- 1 bunch Chinese broccoli, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound protein of choice, such as thinly sliced beef, chicken, or firm tofu
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, for finishing, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pad See Ew Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the sweet dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, thin soy sauce, oyster sauce, granulated sugar (or honey/agave), a pinch of black pepper, and vinegar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare your ingredients: If using dried wide rice noodles, rehydrate them according to package instructions. Mince the garlic and cut the Chinese broccoli into 1-inch pieces. Slice your chosen protein thinly.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Heat a large wok or a large, heavy-bottomed pan over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil, swirling to coat the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add your chosen protein to the hot pan and stir-fry until it is mostly cooked through and lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the protein from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the pan. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the wide rice noodles to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to get slightly softened and a little charred. Add the Chinese broccoli and the cooked protein back to the pan, and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Push all the ingredients to one side of the pan, creating an empty space. Crack the egg into the empty space and scramble it quickly until just cooked, about 1 minute. Then, incorporate the scrambled egg with the rest of the ingredients in the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Pour the prepared Pad See Ew sauce over the noodles and other ingredients. Toss everything vigorously on high heat for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated, glossy, and develop a slight char. The char adds significant flavor, so don't be afraid of the high heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Remove from heat. Finish with white pepper, tossing one last time to distribute. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min