Vegetable Pad See Ew

Wide rice noodles stir-fried in a smoky wok with Chinese broccoli, egg, and a sweet-savory dark soy sauce. A Thai street food favorite made meatless.

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Vegetable Pad See Ew
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 15 min
Total Time 35 min
Servings 3 servings
Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh wide rice noodles (or 8 ounces dried, soaked)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 3 cups chinese broccoli (gai lan) or regular broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian mushroom stir-fry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  1. If using fresh rice noodles, gently separate them with your hands; if using dried, soak in warm water for 30 minutes until pliable, then drain well.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, vinegar, and white pepper; set the sauce aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large wok or wide skillet over high heat until it just starts to shimmer and lightly smoke.
  4. Pour in the beaten eggs and let them set for a few seconds, then scramble quickly into large soft curds; transfer to a plate.
  5. Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok, then add the garlic and tofu, stir-frying for 2 minutes until the tofu is lightly golden on the edges.
  6. Push the tofu to one side, add the broccoli, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and just tender-crisp but not limp.
  7. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and the noodles, then pour the sauce mixture over the top.
  8. Using a spatula, gently toss and fold the noodles rather than stirring hard, so they pick up the dark soy color evenly without breaking apart.
  9. Continue tossing over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are tender, glossy, and slightly charred in spots.
  10. Return the scrambled egg to the wok, toss once more to combine, and serve immediately while hot.

Why You'll Love This

  • That smoky wok-fried flavor from real street food carts
  • Ready in about 35 minutes start to finish
  • Naturally vegetarian with plenty of protein from egg and tofu

Handle fresh rice noodles gently by folding rather than stirring vigorously, since they tear easily once hot.

A screaming hot wok is what creates the smoky 'wok hei' char; if the pan is not hot enough, the noodles will steam instead of fry.

Nutrition

Calories430
Protein18 g
Fat16 g
Carbs55 g
Fiber4 g
Sodium980 mg

Estimated per serving

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