Craving a mouthwatering Thai dish that will transport your taste buds straight to the bustling streets of Bangkok? Look no further than this incredibly easy and delicious Vegetarian Pad See Ew recipe! In just half an hour, you'll create a restaurant-worthy meal that's packed with vibrant vegetables, perfectly cooked rice noodles, and a savory sauce that will have everyone at the table begging for seconds. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe promises to be your new go-to comfort food that's both nutritious and incredibly satisfying.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz wide rice noodles
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping broccoli florets and slicing carrot into thin diagonal pieces.
- Soak wide rice noodles in warm water for 10-15 minutes until they become soft and pliable, then drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or wide skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Crack eggs into the hot pan and scramble them quickly, breaking into small pieces until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add sliced carrots and broccoli florets, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until they become bright and slightly tender.
- Add drained rice noodles to the vegetable mixture, gently separating them with cooking utensils.
- Pour soy sauce and sugar over the noodles, tossing everything together to ensure even coating and caramelization.
- Return scrambled eggs to the pan and continue stir-frying for an additional 2-3 minutes until noodles are slightly crispy and ingredients are well combined.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, garnishing with additional soy sauce or fresh herbs if desired.
Tips
- Noodle Preparation is Key: Soak your rice noodles in warm water just until they're pliable, but not too soft. Oversoaking can lead to mushy noodles that fall apart during cooking.
- High Heat is Essential: Use a wok or large skillet on medium-high heat to achieve that classic wok-charred flavor known as "wok hei". This creates those delicious slightly crispy noodle edges.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Cook in batches if necessary to ensure each ingredient gets proper caramelization and doesn't steam instead of stir-fry.
- Sauce Balance: The combination of soy sauce and sugar is crucial. Taste and adjust to get that perfect sweet and savory balance.
- Fresh is Best: Use fresh vegetables for the brightest colors and crispest texture. If possible, slice your carrots and broccoli just before cooking.
- Serve Immediately: Pad See Ew is best enjoyed hot and fresh, right out of the pan when the noodles are at their most flavorful and slightly crispy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 93mg
