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Flavorful Thai Street Food Summer Pad See Ew

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An easy and authentic Thai street food recipe featuring wide rice noodles stir-fried with garlic, eggs, Chinese broccoli, and a savory-sweet soy sauce blend, perfect for light summer dinners.

Ingredients

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  • Wide rice noodles (sen yai), fresh or dried
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Chinese broccoli (gai lan), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • Pinch of white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • Optional protein: 5 oz thinly sliced chicken, pork, or tofu

Instructions

  1. If using dried wide rice noodles, soak them in warm water for 30-45 minutes until pliable but not mushy; fresh noodles can be separated gently by hand. Drain well before cooking.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon oyster sauce. Set aside.
  3. Place the wok over high heat until smoking slightly. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
  4. Add minced garlic and stir-fry for 15 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  5. Add thinly sliced chicken or pork (if using) and stir-fry until mostly cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  6. Push ingredients aside in the wok; crack in two eggs and scramble quickly until just set.
  7. Toss in the noodles and pour the sauce mix over. Toss vigorously to coat noodles evenly, spreading them out to get some edges to char slightly. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  8. Add chopped Chinese broccoli and the cooked protein back in. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until greens are tender but still vibrant green.
  9. Sprinkle a pinch of white pepper, give one last toss, and taste. Adjust soy sauce or add a touch more oyster sauce if needed.
  10. Serve immediately while hot and smoky.

Notes

Use a very hot wok or skillet to achieve the signature smoky char. Avoid over-soaking noodles to prevent mushiness. Prep all ingredients before cooking as stir-frying moves quickly. For vegetarian version, replace oyster sauce with mushroom sauce and use tofu or tempeh. Cook in batches if making large quantities to avoid overcrowding the pan.

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Keywords: Pad See Ew, Thai street food, rice noodles, stir-fry, easy Thai recipe, summer dinner, authentic Thai, wok recipe

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