Thai · Dinner

Pad See Ew

Non-vegEasy

Diet: Non-veg

Pad See Ew is a Thai dish. Separate fresh noodles gently before they enter the pan.

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Thai
Course
Dinner

Estimated times for the original batch. Preparation, cooking and listed waiting time are included. Batch cooking can take longer.

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

Sauce

Pan

Noodles

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; heavy frying pan; spatula; food thermometer; whisk or electric mixer; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Mix · About 7 min

  1. Whisk 30 ml soy sauce, 20 ml dark soy sauce, 30 ml oyster sauce, 15 g sugar. Gently separate 500 g fresh wide rice noodles.

Fry · About 5 min

  1. Heat oil from 30 ml neutral oil, 350 g chicken breast, sliced, 15 g garlic, chopped, 250 g Chinese broccoli, sliced, 2 eggs; fry chicken and garlic 5 minutes, then broccoli 3 minutes. Push aside; scramble eggs until set.

    Check: Look for this result: set.

Toss · About 4 min

  1. Add noodles and sauce. Toss over high heat 3–4 minutes until chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F and eggs are fully set.

    Check: Look for this result: chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F and eggs are fully set.

Tips

  • Separate fresh noodles gently before they enter the pan.
  • Judge Pad See Ew by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Pad See Ew takes to cook.

Substitutions

  • Use firm tofu and mushroom sauce for a meat-free adaptation.

Storage

  • Get perishable Pad See Ew into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Pad See Ew within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
  • Bring cooked Pad See Ew to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Pad See Ew is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
  • If Pad See Ew includes a thick sauce or soup, loosen it with a little water during gentle reheating. Any crisp coating on Pad See Ew becomes softer in storage.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Pad See Ew one day ahead. For Pad See Ew, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Pad See Ew on the day of serving.

FAQ

What matters most when making Pad See Ew?

Separate fresh noodles gently before they enter the pan.

What can I substitute in Pad See Ew?

Use firm tofu and mushroom sauce for a meat-free adaptation.

Can I prepare Pad See Ew ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Pad See Ew one day ahead. For Pad See Ew, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Pad See Ew on the day of serving.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating