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    Pad See Ew

    Wide rice noodles charred in a wok with chicken, Chinese broccoli, and egg in a savory-sweet soy sauce — smoky and satisfying.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 15 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Pad see ew is the stir-fry that Thai people actually order when they want something hearty and familiar. The name means stir-fried with soy sauce, and it is the closest Thai food comes to a Chinese noodle plate, a legacy of the Chinese immigrants who shaped Bangkok’s street food. It taught many travelers that Thai food is more than just spicy — it can be mellow and deeply savory too.

    Smoky noodles with a sweet-savory char

    The wide noodles are soft with a slight chew, and the trick is letting them sit against the hot wok just long enough to develop those dark, smoky charred spots. Dark soy sauce gives the dish its deep caramel color and sweetness, while Chinese broccoli adds a pleasant bitterness that keeps it from being too rich. The scrambled egg ribbons tie it all together into one comforting bowl.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. If using dried noodles, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes until pliable, then drain.
    2. Stir the oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar together in a small bowl.
    3. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat. Add the garlic and chicken and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
    4. Push the chicken aside, crack in the eggs, and scramble until just set, then toss with the chicken.
    5. Add the noodles and the sauce and toss constantly, letting the noodles rest against the wok between tosses to char slightly, about 3 minutes.
    6. Add the Chinese broccoli and toss for 2 minutes, until just wilted but still crisp. Serve hot.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Use a very hot wok and do not crowd the noodles — let them rest for 20 seconds between tosses to get the smoky char. Fresh wide rice noodles from an Asian market make all the difference.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook15 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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