How to make Stir-Fried Flat Rice Noodles
Pad See Ew is all about that smoky “wok hei” aroma. Cooked on fierce heat with wide noodles, it’s bold, savory, and full of street-style charm—go hot or go home!
Ingredients
- 120–150 g fresh flat rice noodles (or dried: soaked until soft)
- 70–80 g protein (sliced chicken or tofu)
- 1 clove garlic: minced
- ½–1 cup chinese kale (or any leafy greens)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian mushroom sauce)
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for color & depth)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce (optional, for Thai flavor)
- 1 tsp sugar
- White pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare noodles – If fresh: gently separate. If dried: soak until softened but still firm.
- Heat wok or pan until very hot. Add oil.
- Cook protein until just done, remove and set aside.
- Add garlic (and onion, if using) – stir-fry until fragrant.
- Crack in the egg (if using), scramble lightly.
- Add noodles and all sauces. Stir quickly to coat, letting them get a little smoky.
- Toss in the greens and cooked protein. Stir-fry until the greens are just wilted.
- Finish with a pinch of white pepper.