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Experience the authentic flavors of Thai street food with this easy Pad See Ew recipe. Perfectly charred noodles and a balanced sweet and savory sauce create a symphon...

Pad See Ew — Charred Noodles

Experience the authentic flavors of Thai street food with this easy Pad See Ew recipe. Perfectly charred noodles and a balanced sweet and savory sauce create a symphony of flavors in every bite.

Total: 25 minActive: 20 minDifficulty: EasyYield: 8 servings
East AsianEggsDinner

Key move

Achieve high heat and quick wok movements to get the signature 'wok hei' char on the noodles.

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The Setup

  • Wok
    14-inch
  • SkilletOptional
    Large

The Mise en Place

5 of 10

Your prep station before cooking begins

The Protein (0/1)

2 largeeggs(Lightly beaten)

The Aromatics (0/1)

3 clovesgarlic(Minced)

The Pantry (0/7)

1 lbwide rice noodles(Fresh, wide rice noodles)
2 tbspdark soy sauce
1 tbsplight soy sauce
Household

Mixed household? Split the plate.

One shared base meal, two finishing paths—so you're not running two separate kitchens.

Shared base

  • • Build one shared base: rice, noodles, or vegetables with a sauce everyone likes.
  • • Keep crunchy vegetables or a cold side on the table for easy volume.
  • • Cook the protein finish separately so each plate can stay familiar without becoming a second dinner.

Finishers

  • • Fiber-forward finish: tofu, edamame, or extra vegetables in the same sauce lane.
  • • Familiar finish: chicken or seafood added at the end for the rest of the household.
  • • Use garnishes and condiments to make both plates feel complete instead of compensating with cheese or fried sides.
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Noodles are sticking to the wok.

Ensure the wok is hot enough and add a little more oil. Work quickly to prevent sticking.

Noodles are not charring properly.

Increase the heat and avoid overcrowding the wok. Stir-fry in smaller batches if necessary.

Chef's Notes

Tip

Ensure your wok or pan is smoking hot before adding ingredients for proper charring and to prevent sticking.

Tip

Cook noodles in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which leads to steaming instead of frying.

Serving

Serve immediately with a lime wedge and chili flakes for an extra kick.

Make Ahead

Chop all vegetables and mix the sauce ahead of time to speed up the stir-frying process.

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