Pad See Ew Recipe 2023
Learn how to make pad see ew, a traditional Thai noodle dish made with lightly charred rice noodles, flank steak, and Chinese broccoli stir-fried in a sweet and sour sauce.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Why this recipe works
Pad see ew vs. pad thai
Ingredients needed
How to make beef pad see ew
Tips and tricks
Variations and dietary swaps
Storage instructions
More Asian-inspired recipes
Frequently asked questions
Pad See Ew Recipe
INGREDIENTS NEEDED
This Thai recipe calls for staples that can be found in the Asian aisle of any grocery store. Here is what you’ll need:
Rice noodles
Wide rice noodles are best here because they aren’t as delicate as smaller, thinner varieties and hold their shape well when charring.
Flank steak
Skirt steak will also work well. Check out the Variations section for more proteins you can use in pad see ew recipes.
Dark soy sauce
This is the base of the pad see ew sauce.
Oyster sauce
This darkens the caramel color of the sauce and adds depth of flavor.
Fish sauce
This builds on the distinct salty and sour flavors.
White or black pepper
White pepper is much more pungent and used in many Chinese and Asian-inspired dishes. If you can’t find it, use black pepper instead.
Sugar
This is necessary because it helps the noodles caramelize while adding a subtle sweetness to the dish. Use granulated white or brown sugar.
Light soy sauce
For marinating the steak.
Oil
Use an oil with a high smoke point, like peanut, safflower, or avocado oil.
Garlic. Fresh cloves.
Egg
Because it wouldn’t be a traditional pad see ew without scrambled eggs.
Chinese broccoli stems
These are the greens in the pad see ew. Feel free to swap these for bok choy, broccolini, or any other veggies you like. Head to the Variations section for more ideas.
How to make beef pad see ew
Instructions:
Step 1 – Prep the beef, noodles, and sauce
Toss the sliced steak with the light soy sauce and set it aside to marinate. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the package instructions, then set aside. Lastly, whisk the dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step 2 – Stir fry the beef and veggies
Heat the oil in a wok until it sizzles. Add the marinated beef and cook until all of the pieces are browned evenly. Transfer the steak to a separate bowl, then add the garlic and beaten egg to the wok. Add the Chinese broccoli last and stir fry until it starts to wilt.
Step 3 – Add the noodles and sauce
Now add the par-boiled noodles to the wok along with the sauce and sugar. Let the noodles caramelize and char around the edges, then toss everything together. Repeat this step one more time to get a nice char on the noodles.
Step 4 – Toss everything together
Return the steak to the wok and toss to incorporate it with the rest of the ingredients. Scoop the pad see ew into bowls, top with chili oil, and enjoy!
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