Wok-Fired Pad See Ew Perfection!
Dim Sim LimWok-Fired Pad See Ew Perfection!
Ingredients
For the Protein & Marinade
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced thinly against the grain
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
For the Noodles & Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh wide rice noodles, separated into individual strands
- 1 pound Chinese broccoli (gai lan), tough ends trimmed, stems sliced diagonally, leaves left whole
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed
For the Signature Pad See Ew Sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, Lee Kum Kee brand recommended
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken powder
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG, (optional, for that extra 'yum yum')
Instructions
- 1
First, let's get that chicken marinated! In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken thighs with cornstarch, 1 teaspoon light soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix it all up until the chicken is well coated. Set it aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prep everything else. This tenderizes the chicken and locks in flavor. Boom!
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Now, let's get that Pad See Ew sauce ready! In a small bowl, whisk together the dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, oyster sauce (Lee Kum Kee, of course!), granulated sugar, white vinegar, chicken powder, and if you're feeling it, a little bit of MSG for that extra 'yum yum'. Mix until the sugar is dissolved. Set it aside, ready for action.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Prep your Chinese broccoli. Trim off the tough ends, then slice the stems diagonally into bite-sized pieces. Leave the leaves whole. Mince your garlic. Make sure your fresh wide rice noodles are separated into individual strands. This is crucial for even cooking in the wok!
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Heat your wok over high heat until it's smoking! Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, swirl it around to coat the wok. This is how we get that wok hei! Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry vigorously until it's about 80% cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set it aside. Don't overcrowd the wok, cook in batches if necessary!
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add another tablespoon of vegetable oil to the hot wok. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 15 seconds until fragrant. Don't burn it!
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Push the garlic to one side of the wok. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space and scramble them quickly until just set. Break them into smaller pieces with your spatula. Woo!
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the Chinese broccoli stems to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until they start to tenderize slightly. Then add the leaves and continue to stir-fry until they wilt, about another minute.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Now for the star: the noodles! Add the separated fresh wide rice noodles to the wok. Pour half of your prepared Pad See Ew sauce over the noodles. Using your spatula, toss and stir-fry everything together, pressing the noodles against the wok to get some beautiful char and color. This is where the magic happens! Keep tossing for 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Pour in the remaining Pad See Ew sauce. Continue to stir-fry and toss everything together for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated and the noodles have that perfect caramelized char. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed – maybe a touch more light soy sauce or sugar!
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Now we serve! Plate your incredible Wok-Fired Pad See Ew immediately in generous portions. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh white pepper or a drizzle of crispy chili oil if you like it spicy. This is 10 out of 10, all fire! Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Dim Sim LimWok-Fired Pad See Ew Perfection!
For the Protein & Marinade
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced thinly against the grain
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
For the Noodles & Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh wide rice noodles, separated into individual strands
- 1 pound Chinese broccoli (gai lan), tough ends trimmed, stems sliced diagonally, leaves left whole
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed
For the Signature Pad See Ew Sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, Lee Kum Kee brand recommended
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken powder
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG, (optional, for that extra 'yum yum')
Instructions
- 1
First, let's get that chicken marinated! In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken thighs with cornstarch, 1 teaspoon light soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix it all up until the chicken is well coated. Set it aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prep everything else. This tenderizes the chicken and locks in flavor. Boom!
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Now, let's get that Pad See Ew sauce ready! In a small bowl, whisk together the dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, oyster sauce (Lee Kum Kee, of course!), granulated sugar, white vinegar, chicken powder, and if you're feeling it, a little bit of MSG for that extra 'yum yum'. Mix until the sugar is dissolved. Set it aside, ready for action.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Prep your Chinese broccoli. Trim off the tough ends, then slice the stems diagonally into bite-sized pieces. Leave the leaves whole. Mince your garlic. Make sure your fresh wide rice noodles are separated into individual strands. This is crucial for even cooking in the wok!
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Heat your wok over high heat until it's smoking! Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, swirl it around to coat the wok. This is how we get that wok hei! Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry vigorously until it's about 80% cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set it aside. Don't overcrowd the wok, cook in batches if necessary!
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add another tablespoon of vegetable oil to the hot wok. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 15 seconds until fragrant. Don't burn it!
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Push the garlic to one side of the wok. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space and scramble them quickly until just set. Break them into smaller pieces with your spatula. Woo!
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the Chinese broccoli stems to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until they start to tenderize slightly. Then add the leaves and continue to stir-fry until they wilt, about another minute.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Now for the star: the noodles! Add the separated fresh wide rice noodles to the wok. Pour half of your prepared Pad See Ew sauce over the noodles. Using your spatula, toss and stir-fry everything together, pressing the noodles against the wok to get some beautiful char and color. This is where the magic happens! Keep tossing for 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Pour in the remaining Pad See Ew sauce. Continue to stir-fry and toss everything together for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated and the noodles have that perfect caramelized char. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed – maybe a touch more light soy sauce or sugar!
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Now we serve! Plate your incredible Wok-Fired Pad See Ew immediately in generous portions. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh white pepper or a drizzle of crispy chili oil if you like it spicy. This is 10 out of 10, all fire! Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min