{"id":"recipe_645b4b857a","slug":"pad-see-ew","title":"Pad See Ew","description":"A popular Thai street food classic featuring wide, chewy rice noodles stir-fried with tender protein, crunchy Chinese broccoli, and a savory, caramelized dark soy sauce.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g fresh wide rice noodles","name":"Rice Noodles","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"fresh wide","notes":"separated","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"150g chicken breast or thigh, sliced","name":"Chicken Breast","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"breast or thigh","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"200g Chinese broccoli (Gai Lan)","name":"Chinese Broccoli","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cut into 2-inch pieces","notes":"stems sliced thinly","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"","notes":"large","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tbsp vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Cooking Oil","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tbsp dark soy sauce","name":"Dark Soy Sauce","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tbsp light soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 tbsp oyster sauce","name":"Oyster Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Sauce","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small bowl, whisk together the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced chicken. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and the garlic is fragrant.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Push the chicken to one side of the wok. Add a tiny splash of oil if needed, then crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble them quickly until mostly set, then mix them into the chicken.","group":"Cooking","title":"Push the chicken","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the rice noodles and the prepared sauce mixture. Stir-fry at high heat, tossing as little as possible to allow the noodles to sit against the hot surface for 30-60 seconds at a time to get a nice char and caramelization.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the rice noodles and the prepared sauce mixture","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the Chinese broccoli and continue to stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the leaves are wilted and the stems are tender-crisp. Serve immediately.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the Chinese broccoli and continue","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"The key to a great Pad See Ew is 'Wok Hei' or the breath of the wok. Use high heat and try not to toss the noodles too much to allow them to char slightly.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["stirFry"],"equipment":["wok","spatula","mixing bowl"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["eggs","soy","shellfish","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Noodles can be separated and sauce mixed ahead of time, but the stir-fry itself should be made fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. The noodles may harden when cold.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a pan with a splash of water to loosen the noodles."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_645b4b857a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f787b161-dadd-4e88-b9ae-1486e2b659ec","imageAlt":"Pad See Ew — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["noodles","thai","soy sauce","stir fry","quick meal"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Pad See Ew","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:36:12.010Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:36:12.010Z","related":[{"id":"mie_goreng_589c97c20a","slug":"authentic-mie-goreng","title":"Authentic Mie Goreng","description":"A classic Indonesian street food dish featuring savory stir-fried egg noodles tossed with a sweet and salty glaze, crisp vegetables, and a mix of proteins.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmie_goreng_589c97c20a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8a50402c-7fbe-4b90-9e82-da20e063190a","imageAlt":"Authentic Mie Goreng — recipe cover","tags":["indonesian","street food","noodles","savory","quick meal"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":15,"stepCount":7},{"id":"banh_mi_f517f98aec","slug":"banh-mi-vietnamese-sandwich","title":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Vietnamese street food featuring a crusty baguette filled with savory pork, creamy pâté, crisp pickled vegetables, and aromatic fresh herbs.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_mi_f517f98aec%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=95d748db-c3ec-4f86-97b2-405f15d867a1","imageAlt":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) — recipe cover","tags":["vietnamese","sandwich","street food","banh mi","quick meal","spicy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_b079757101","slug":"khao-tom-thai-rice-soup","title":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup)","description":"A comforting and aromatic Southeast Asian breakfast staple featuring tender rice in a savory broth with seasoned pork meatballs and crispy fried garlic.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_b079757101%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=20d1fc02-f00d-4b7f-b686-cbc3f7f1f067","imageAlt":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup) — recipe cover","tags":["thai","breakfast","rice soup","pork meatballs","comfort food","savory"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":6}]}