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Pad See Ew with lime wedges on a white dinner plate next to a small bowl containing sweet and sour sauce.

Pad See Ew (Thai Stir-Fried Noodles)

Pad See Ew is a traditional Thai stir-fry dish made with rice noodles, broccolini, and a savory-sweet sauce. This easy and delicious recipe is perfect for a quick takeout-inspired meal that can be prepared in 25 minutes.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients  

  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons oyster sauce 
  • 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar 
  • 1 Tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 12 oz. wide rice noodles (See Kelly’s Notes)
  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup sliced broccolini (See Kelly’s Notes)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Limes, for serving

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar and fish sauce. Set the sauce aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain and set them aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to a large skillet or wok set over medium-high heat. Once the oil it hot, add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it’s golden brown and fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the broccolini and cook, stirring frequently, until it is crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Push all the ingredients to one side of the pan then add the eggs and scramble until cooked through. Fold the eggs into the broccolini then transfer all the ingredients to a plate and wipe the skillet clean. 
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the noodles and prepared sauce. Carefully toss the noodles with the sauce and cook until they are lightly caramelized, about 2 minutes. 
  • Return the broccolini and eggs to the skillet and toss just until combined. Serve immediately with a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • Chinese broccoli is the most traditional, however, it’s hard to find, so suitable subs are broccolini or regular broccoli florets. When using broccolini, slice the floret stems lengthwise so they aren’t too thick and cook quickly.
  • Fresh wide rice noodles are the most traditional, however tough to find (unless you live near an Asian specialty store) so suitable substitutes are dry rice noodles or pad Thai noodles. 
  • This is my meat-free version, but chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu can be incorporated. 
  • It’s important to toss the noodles gently in the sauce to ensure they don’t break and so that they caramelize slightly on the edges. 
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