Pad See Ew Stir-Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Broccoli and Egg

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A savory stir-fry of wide rice noodles with crisp broccoli, scrambled egg, and a rich soy-based sauce, capturing the essence of a beloved Thai street food. This thai-inspired thai ready in about 25 minutes pairs fresh or soaked wide rice noodles, broccoli florets, large eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.4 (9 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Thai cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 large eggs and scramble quickly for 1 minute until just set but still moist.
  3. Step 3: Add 10 oz wide rice noodles and 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets to the wok. Stir-fry vigorously for 4 minutes, allowing noodles to slightly char at the edges.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and sprinkle 1/4 tsp white pepper. Toss continuously for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and evenly coats noodles and broccoli.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 sliced green onions and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Serve hot as a filling and flavorful meal.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pad See Ew Stir-Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Broccoli and Egg take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pad See Ew Stir-Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Broccoli and Egg?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep broccoli florets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pad See Ew Stir-Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Broccoli and Egg?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pad See Ew Stir-Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Broccoli and Egg for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pad See Ew Stir-Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Broccoli and Egg?

Thai thai like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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