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    15 Minute Pad See Ew (Thai Stir Fried Noodles)

    Published: Sep 10, 2021 · Modified: Oct 4, 2021 by Jamie · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 55 Comments

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    Pad see ew noodles held up by chopsticks.
    Pad see ew noodles wrapped around chopsticks.
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    Pad see ew noodles held by chopsticks with text overlay.
    Pad see ew noodles with chicken and broccoli held up by chopsticks.
    Pad see ew noodles held up by chopsticks.

    Pad see ew (ผัดซีอิ๊ว) is a delicious Thai stir fried noodle dish made with wide rice noodles, sweet and savory soy sauce, Chinese broccoli, egg, and your choice of protein - chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu!

    Pad see ew noodles stir fried until caramelized with Chinese broccoli wrapped around chopsticks.

    Pad see ew (ผัดซีอิ๊ว) is one of my all-time favorite Thai stir fried noodles! It's filling, versatile, and best of all, ready in only 15 minutes! Read on below for how to get the best pad see ew at home!

    What is pad see ew?

    Pad see ew is a popular Thai dish made with stir fried wide rice noodles, eggs, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), and your choice of protein (chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu, or pork).

    It's a popular Thai street food where you can find vendors stir frying fresh wide rice noodles with a delicious pad see ew sauce that's made with Thai sweet soy sauce. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory!

    The name "pad see ew" means to "fried with soy sauce" (pad translating to fried and see ew translating to soy sauce). Though a popular Thai noodle dish, its technique of stir frying noodles comes from China, according to Wikipedia.

    Though traditionally made with fresh rice noodles, dried rice noodles are a great substitute for the home cook. Simply boil 1 to 2 minutes shy of the instructions as they'll continue to cook when stir fried.

    Pad see ew noodles stir fried in sauce with Chinese broccoli held up by chopsticks.

    My trick for getting the best pad see ew that's restaurant style and authentic is slightly caramelizing the noodles so it has a hint of char to add a subtle smokey, bitter flavor to contrast the sweetness of the sauce.

    It really makes a difference to go that extra step in getting amazing Thai stir fried noodles at home!

    Pad see ew noodles stir fried with Chinese broccoli and chicken wrapped around chopsticks.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for pad see ew with labels including rice noodles, Thai sweet soy sauce, chicken, and broccoli.
    • Wide rice noodles or flat rice noodles - Use fresh or dried. If using dried, boil 1 to 2 minutes shy of the instructions. Alternatively, you can soak dried noodles for 1 hour prior to stir frying.
    • Chicken - Cut to bite sized pieces. Substitute with beef, shrimp, tofu, or pork.
    • Chinese broccoli (gai lan) - Substitute with broccolini or broccoli.
    • Eggs

    Pad See Ew Sauce

    Thai Sweet Soy Sauce

    Thai sweet soy sauce is a must have for authentic, restaurant style Thai stir fried noodles! It's a thick, molasses-like sweet soy sauce that will truly make this the best pad see ew recipe you've ever tried! Do not skip this ingredient.

    Thai sweet soy sauce in a bottle.
    • Oyster sauce - Adds sweet and savory umami flavor.
    • Fish sauce - A popular ingredient in many Thai recipes. Adds salinity and umami
    • Dark soy sauce - This gives the dish a deeper, darker color that's missing from regular soy sauce.
    Pad see ew (ผัดซีอิ๊ว) stir fried noodles with broccoli and egg held by chopsticks.

    How to Make Pad See Ew

    1. First, prep your ingredients and make the sauce. Next boil your noodles 1 to 2 minute shy of the instructions. Rinse in cold water and drain well.
    2. High a pan or wok over medium high heat. Cook your protein until almost cooked through then add the eggs and scramble.
    Chicken being stir fried in a pan.
    Frying and scrambling eggs in a pan with chicken.
    1. Next, raise the heat to high and add the Chinese broccoli, noodles, and pad see ew sauce. Quickly toss to combine until the noodles are coated in the sauce.
    Chinese broccoli (gai lan) added to fried eggs and chicken.
    Wide rice noodles and pad see ew sauce being stir fried together with Chinese broccoli.
    1. Continue tossing until the sauce is absorbed. Add a bit of water if you find it too dry.
    Wide rice noodles and Chinese broccoli being tossed together with pad see ew sauce until mixed together.
    Pad see ew noodles being caramelized with sauce.
    1. Allow the noodles to slightly caramelize. Leave the noodles alone for 15 to 30 seconds and then toss. Repeat until you see caramelization and slight charring in the noodles (see photo below). Taking this extra step is so worth it!
    Perfectly cooked pad see ew with slightly caramelized noodles and charring.

    Recipe Tips

    • Noodles - For dried noodles, undercook by 1 to 2 minutes for perfectly cooked noodles that won't break apart.
    • Thai sweet soy sauce - A must have ingredient for authentic tasting pad see ew.
    • Caramelized, charred noodles - Leave the noodles alone for the last 15 to 30 seconds and allow them to caramelize and char on the bottom of the pan. You'll be left with amazing flavor that texture that's just like what you get at an authentic Thai restaurant!

    FAQ

    What's the difference between pad see ew and pad thai?

    Pad see ew is made with wide rice noodles and has a soy sauce base whereas pad thai is made with thin rice noodles and has a tamarind sauce base.

    How do I make vegetarian pad see ew?

    For vegetable pad see ew, add any of the following vegetables: carrots, broccoli, onions, zucchini, and peppers. Substitute the fish sauce with soy sauce or vegetarian fish sauce and season to taste as the saltiness can vary by brand. You can also replace the oyster sauce with vegetarian oyster sauce or vegetarian mushroom sauce.

    Pad see ew noodles held by chopsticks.

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    Pad see ew noodles (ผัดซีอิ๊ว) wrapped around chopsticks.

    15 Minute Pad See Ew (Thai Stir Fried Noodles)

    Pad see ew (ผัดซีอิ๊ว) is a delicious Thai stir fried noodle dish made with wide rice noodles, sweet and savory soy sauce, Chinese broccoli, egg, and your choice of protein - chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu!
    5 from 199 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian, Thai
    Servings 3

    ☑ Ingredients
     

    • 8 oz dried wide rice noodles
    • 6 oz chicken - or beef, shrimp, tofu, pork
    • 1 ½ cups Chinese broccoli (gai lan) - cut into bite sized pieces
    • 2 large eggs
    • 3 Tablespoons avocado oil - divided

    Pad See Ew Sauce

    • 2 ½ Tablespoons Thai sweet soy sauce - see Note 1
    • 2 Tablespoons fish sauce
    • 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
    • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
    • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper powder
    • 3 cloves garlic - minced
    • ½ teaspoon sugar - (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    Pad See Ew Sauce

    • Sauce: Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
      2 ½ Tablespoons Thai sweet soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons fish sauce, 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce, ⅛ teaspoon white pepper powder, 3 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon sugar

    Cook Noodles

    • Noodles: Boil 1 to 2 minutes shy of the instructions since they'll continue to cook while being stir fried. Rinse with cold water and drain well. See Note 2.

    Stir Fry

    • Heat a large pan or wok over medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add chicken (or choice of protein) and stir fry until nearly cooked.
      Push it to one side then add the eggs and scramble.
      Frying and scrambling eggs in a pan with chicken.
    • Add the Chinese broccoli, drained noodles, sauce, and the rest of the oil. Raise the heat to high and quickly stir fry the noodles until well coated and sauce is absorbed. Add a tablespoon of water if needed.
      Wide rice noodles and Chinese broccoli being tossed together with pad see ew sauce until mixed together.
    • For restaurant style pad see ew, allow the noodles to caramelize and slightly char on the bottom of your wok or pan. Avoid tossing the noodles for 15 to 30 seconds and then flip. Serve immediately.
      Pad see ew noodles being caramelized with sauce.

    ✎ Recipe Notes

    1. Thai sweet soy sauce - A thick, sweet soy sauce that's molasses-like in consistency. Each brand varies in sweetness so adjust to taste. My recipe is adjusted to use this Thai brand. Highly recommend!
    2. Noodles - Be sure to cook your noodles after everything is prepped. Stir fry the noodles right away to avoid your noodles getting soggy and breaking apart in the wok.
    3. Fish sauce - This brand is good for all purpose use and not too strong or overpowering.
    4. Oyster sauce - Contrary to its name, it doesn't have a strong oyster flavor but rather a sweet and savory umami taste.
    5. Dark soy sauce - Gives your pad see ew noodles that deep, dark color. 
    6. Leftovers - store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days.

    Vegetarian pad see ew: 

    1. For vegetable pad see ew, add a total of about two cups of vegetables - carrots, broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, onions. 
    2. Replace the fish sauce with vegetarian fish sauce or soy sauce. Add half to begin with and adjust to taste as the saltiness can vary by brand.
    3. Replace oyster sauce with vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce for a sweet, umami flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1767mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was and give it a 5 star rating! Tag @drivemehungry to show off your creations! I love seeing your photos!

    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.

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    1. Gina

      October 06, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      This is always my go-to noodle dish when getting Thai - love how easy it is to make at home with this recipe!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        October 07, 2021 at 3:07 am

        Thanks Gina! So glad to hear that!

        Reply
    2. Jenn

      October 06, 2021 at 8:49 am

      5 stars
      Hands down the best pad see ew recipe I've tried. Thai soy sauce is what makes it authentic like the restaurants. Really good and delicious.

      Reply
    3. Jenny

      October 05, 2021 at 6:51 am

      5 stars
      This is indeed delicious and so easy! We loved your pad see ew, it will be a regular dinner from now on. We could not have enough of it! Thanks so much, genius recipe.

      Reply
      • Jamie

        October 07, 2021 at 3:28 am

        Aww thanks Jenny! That makes me so happy to hear! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Alison

      October 02, 2021 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      These noodles are absolutely delicious. Thank you for your helpful tip of cooking the noodles just before adding - I have always struggled with great consistency, but this tip helped me to succeed. My partner loved this dish, and has asked me to make it again for him!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        October 07, 2021 at 3:14 am

        Thank you Alison! I'm so glad you found the recipe tips helpful! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Suzy

      September 30, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      First time trying this and it was amazing! Loved how easy it was to make too!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        October 07, 2021 at 3:15 am

        Yay I'm so glad to hear that!

        Reply
    6. Marie

      September 29, 2021 at 4:54 am

      5 stars
      This is such an irresistible dish, and another one that's so much better when you make it at home! I made this for the family (with sliced chicken this time) and everyone loved it. Pad see ew has definitely entered our weekly rotation of favorite weeknight dishes!

      Reply
    7. Traci

      September 22, 2021 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at "15 minutes"! And this is one of my favorite restaurant recipes. Thanks for sharing...so easy!

      Reply
    8. Amy

      September 19, 2021 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious and I loved how quickly it came together! Definitely will be making this again!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        October 07, 2021 at 3:08 am

        Glad to hear that Amy! Thanks for trying the recipe!

        Reply
    9. Natalia

      September 18, 2021 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! My hubby loved it, it was as flavorful as I thought it would be. I managed to find the sweet soy sauce at an Asian grocery store, I have never tried it. Thanks for the inspiration and for such a delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        October 07, 2021 at 3:16 am

        Thanks Natalia! Glad you were able to find the sweet soy sauce. It's definitely worth it! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Jen

      September 15, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      Pad see ew is my all time favorite too! I've never tried making it home, but I can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks for showing the brand of Thai sweet soy sauce, very helpful! I've never been able to find that ingredient in stores and now I know what to buy.

      Reply
      • Jamie

        October 07, 2021 at 3:22 am

        You're welcome Jen! Get the Thai sweet soy sauce if you can. It's so good!

        Reply
    11. shelby

      September 14, 2021 at 7:14 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love this recipe! It is so easy to make and so delicious. My family has requested this one be on a regular rotation.

      Reply
      • Jamie

        October 07, 2021 at 3:21 am

        Thanks for sharing Shelby! I'm so glad your family loves it!

        Reply
    12. Keri Bevan

      September 12, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is soooo good! My whole family loves it. Thank you!

      Reply
    13. Angela

      September 10, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite Thai dishes! This was so easy to make and so flavorful. Love that I can make this at home now.

      Reply
      • Jamie

        October 07, 2021 at 2:56 am

        Thanks Angela! So happy you loved it! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Leslie Sawmiller

      August 27, 2021 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      I love the soy sauce recommendation! What a great, versatile, delicious recipe to make! YUM!

      Reply
    15. Lori

      August 14, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious and easy recipe! I'm loving the flavors in this dish! It's so easy and definitely something that is a must-make and put on repeat!

      Reply
    16. Rika

      August 04, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      It is so flavorful and easy to make! I'll definitely make this again for dinner.

      Reply
    17. Danielle

      August 04, 2021 at 12:21 am

      5 stars
      Yum! I love this pad see ew recipe! I never really made a stir fried noodle dish before but this one turned out absolutely mouthwatering.

      Reply
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