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Pad See Ew

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, Chinese broccoli, and sweet soy sauce in a smoky wok.

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Pad See Ew
15 minPrep
15 minCook
30 minTotal
4Servings
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Instructions

1a

Marinate the Chicken

Place the sliced chicken in a medium bowl.

Step 1a: Marinate the Chicken
1b

Add 1 teaspoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon light soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch to the chicken.

Step 1b
1c

Toss the chicken until evenly coated and set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Step 1c
2

Mix the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and white pepper until the sugar dissolves; set aside.

Step 2: Mix the Sauce
3

Separate the Noodles

Gently pull the fresh rice noodles apart with your hands so there are no large clumps; set aside.

Step 3: Separate the Noodles
4

Heat the Wok

Place a large wok or skillet over the highest heat your stove can produce and let it heat for 2 minutes until it begins to smoke.

Step 4: Heat the Wok
5a

Cook the Chicken

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok and swirl to coat.

Step 5a: Cook the Chicken
5b

Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and let it sear undisturbed for 60 seconds.

Step 5b
5c

Stir-fry the chicken until cooked through and lightly charred, about 2 more minutes.

Step 5c
5d

Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate and set aside.

Step 5d
6a

Cook the Garlic and Broccoli

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok and add the minced garlic.

Step 6a: Cook the Garlic and Broccoli
6b

Stir-fry the garlic for 20 seconds until golden and fragrant.

Step 6b
6c

Add the Chinese broccoli stems first and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Step 6c
6d

Add the broccoli leaves and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until the leaves are just wilted.

Step 6d
7a

Cook the Eggs

Push the broccoli to one side of the wok to create a clear space.

Step 7a: Cook the Eggs
7b

Crack all 4 eggs directly into the clear space in the wok.

Step 7b
7c

Break the yolks with your spatula and let the eggs set for about 20 seconds.

Step 7c
7d

Scramble the eggs into large soft curds and fold them into the broccoli.

Step 7d
8a

Add the Noodles and Sauce

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok.

Step 8a: Add the Noodles and Sauce
8b

Add the separated rice noodles and spread them out in an even layer.

Step 8b
8c

Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the noodles.

Step 8c
8d

Let the noodles cook undisturbed for 60 seconds to develop char on the bottom.

Step 8d
8e

Toss everything together gently, then let the noodles rest again for 30 seconds to develop more char.

Step 8e
9

Combine and Finish

Return the cooked chicken to the wok and toss everything together until evenly combined and heated through, about 1 minute.

Step 9: Combine and Finish
10

Serve

Divide the Pad See Ew among four plates and serve immediately while the noodles are still hot.

Step 10: Serve

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Nutrition per serving

545Calories
36gProtein
58gCarbs
18gFat
2.5gFiber

Nutritional values are estimates. Always verify ingredients and quantities for allergies and dietary needs.

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