20-min. Easy Pad See Ew (Thai Stir-Fried Noodles)

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Chewy rice noodles stir fried with tender chicken, eggs, Chinese broccoli and garlic in a savory and slightly sweet sauce. This quick and easy pad see ew is ready in 20-minutes. A great main dish or meal made of simple ingredients!

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Pad See Ew is a delicious and popular Thai noodle dish served at many Thai restaurants, or you can find it sold as street food in Thailand.

In translation, "pad" means "stir-fry" and "see ew" means "soy sauce". The noodle sauce is made of a combination soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar and water. It complements the stir-fried noodles, protein and veggies perfectly!

This Thai food is one of my favorite Asian noodle dishes, along with Pad Kee Mao (Thai Drunken Noodles). I always order one or the other because I love those chewy rice noodles!

Why you'll love this recipe:

easily made in 20-minutes in one-pan.
great as a busy weeknight meal.
the protein and vegetables can be substituted for ones you enjoy (see below).
great for the whole family, including kids as it's not spicy.

Ingredients & Substitutes

Please scroll down to the recipe card below for exact measurements.

Fresh Wide Rice Noodles: these are usually sold in the refrigerated section of Asian supermarkets, either pre-sliced into noodles or as large sheets you can cut into 1.5-inch-wide strands. Or substitute with dry wide rice noodle sticks (about 10 mm wide) and boil them for 5-6 minutes or until al dente, or fresh rice noodle rolls sliced into 1.5-inch wide pieces.
Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs: or substitute with chicken breast, steak, pork shoulder, jumbo shrimp or extra-firm tofu.
Large Eggs
Chinese Broccoli (aka Gai-Lan): available at the Asian market in the produce. Or substitute with baby bok choy, yu choy sum, napa cabbage or broccolini.
Garlic Cloves
Neutral Cooking Oil: like avocado oil, sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil or canola oil. Avoid olive oil or coconut oil
Oyster Sauce: or substitute with vegetarian stir-fry sauce. This is to marinate the chicken with.

Noodle Sauce

Oyster Sauce: or substitute with vegetarian stir fry sauce.
Regular Soy Sauce: or substitute with low sodium soy sauce or light soy sauce, tamari sauce, coconut aminos or a gluten-free soy sauce.
Dark Soy Sauce: or substitute with mushroom soy sauce or regular soy sauce.
White Granulated Sugar: or substitute with cane sugar, brown sugar or palm sugar.
White Vinegar: or substitute with rice vinegar.
Water: cold or room temperature.

Note: Asian ingredients are typically available at most Asian grocery stores or check online, like on Amazon.

Expert Tips

Use fresh rice noodles for best texture and a more authentic taste!
To easily separate the fresh rice noodles, microwave them at 30-60 second intervals for 2-3 minutes until they warm enough to peel apart by hand.
If you’re using dry rice noodles, after boiling them rinse off with running cold water and mix in 1 teaspoon of neutral oil to prevent them from sticking to each other.
Thinly slice the thicker Chinese broccoli stems, so they can cook through.
Use two spatulas to gently toss the noodles to prevent breakage.

Instructions

Below are step-by-step instructions on how to make pad see ew:

In a large bowl, marinate sliced chicken with oyster sauce. Set aside to marinate as you prepare the next ingredients.

In a large bowl, marinate sliced chicken with oyster sauce. Set aside to marinate as you prepare the next ingredients.

In a small bowl, combine the noodle sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the noodle sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.

In a large pan, heat 2 teaspoon / 10 ml vegetable oil on medium-high heat. Fry marinated chicken until cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

In a large pan, heat 2 teaspoon / 10 ml vegetable oil on medium-high heat. Fry marinated chicken until cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Add 1 teaspoon / 5 ml vegetable oil into the pan. Then add minced garlic and chopped Chinese broccoli. Cook for 30-60 seconds or until leaves have softened. Push everything to the side of the pan.

Add 1 teaspoon / 5 ml vegetable oil into the pan. Then add minced garlic and chopped Chinese broccoli. Cook for 30-60 seconds or until leaves have softened. Push everything to the side of the pan.

Add 2 teaspoon / 10 ml vegetable oil into the empty space, add beaten eggs and let them sit for 10 seconds before scrambling. Then break into bite-sized pieces and toss with everything else. Push it all to the side.

Add 2 teaspoon / 10 ml vegetable oil into the empty space, add beaten eggs and let them sit for 10 seconds before scrambling. Then break into bite-sized pieces and toss with everything else. Push it all to the side.

Add in remaining vegetable oil, fresh rice noodles and noodle sauce and toss until noodles are evenly coated. Add cooked chicken. Toss everything until combined and all the sauce has absorbed into the noodles. Char the noodles in the pan for 30-60 seconds for extra flavor. Serve and enjoy!

Add in remaining vegetable oil, fresh rice noodles and noodle sauce and toss until noodles are evenly coated. Add cooked chicken. Toss everything until combined and all the sauce has absorbed into the noodles. Char the noodles in the pan for 30-60 seconds for extra flavor. Serve and enjoy!

Storage

Leftovers will last up to 4 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat: microwave for 2-3 minutes until hot or reheat in a pan on medium heat.
Freezer friendly? I don't recommend freezing pad see ew as the rice noodles and vegetables will change in texture.

Pairing Suggestions

Pad see ew serves well with:

starters like egg rolls or fresh spring rolls
cooked vegetables like bok choy, spicy garlic bok choy, choy sum, gai lan, garlic green beans or stir fried snow pea leaves.
cooked protein like bang bang shrimp, crying tiger beef, Thai garlic shrimp, or pad kra pao.
other noodle dishes like Chicken Pad Thai, Shrimp Pad Thai, Thai Glass Noodle Stir-Fry, or Pad Woon Sen.
rice dishes like Thai Spicy Basil Fried Rice, or Thai Railway Fried Rice

FAQ

Can I make this in advance?

Pad see ew can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To enjoy, reheat it in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop on medium heat. However, I recommend enjoying pad see ew fresh as the noodles will lose their chewy texture over time.

How can I make it gluten-free?

Pad see ew can be made gluten-free by substituting both soy sauces and the oyster sauce with gluten-free versions that can be found online at or select Asian grocery stores.

How can I make this spicy?

Pad see ew can be made spicy by adding fresh red chili, sambal oelek, red chili flakes or chili oil.

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Looking for variations? Try my Shrimp Pad See Ew or Egg Pad See Ew!

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