Pad See Ew is a classic Thai stir-fried noodle dish made with wide rice noodles, sliced beef, and Chinese broccoli tossed in a rich soy-based sauce. It comes together in 20 minutes and delivers restaurant-quality flavor with a savory-sweet profile from soy, fish sauce, and oyster sauce.
Delivery in as fast as one hour.*
Prices vary by store
*Service fees apply. Instacart® and the Instacart logo are registered trademarks of Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart.
In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with corn starch, vegetable oil, and 1 tbsp of soy sauce to tenderize it. Mix well and set aside.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, black soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Whisk until combined and set aside.
Heat neutral oil in a hot wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef and sear until it's about 80% cooked through. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
Add a bit more oil to the wok if needed. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the chopped Chinese broccoli and sauté for a few minutes until it begins to wilt.
Push the broccoli to one side of the wok. Pour in the whisked eggs and scramble them until just cooked. Remove the broccoli and eggs from the wok and set aside with the beef.
Add the fresh rice noodles to the empty wok. Toss and allow them to char for about 30 seconds.
Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss continuously until the noodles are evenly coated.
Add the cooked beef, broccoli, and eggs back into the wok. Toss everything together until fully combined and heated through.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of water to refresh the noodles.
Wok or large skillet · Chef's knife
Use wide rice noodles (also called pad see ew noodles or 5mm rice noodles). Fresh or dried noodles both work; fresh ones require no pre-cooking.
Yes. Chicken breast, pork, or shrimp work well. Use the same weight and slice thinly for even cooking. Adjust cooking time slightly if using shrimp.
Black soy sauce (kecap manis or dark soy) adds depth and color. Regular soy sauce can replace it, but the dish will be lighter in color and slightly less sweet.
No, unless you use tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce and fish sauce. Standard soy and fish sauce contain gluten.
Cook the components separately and store noodles, beef, and sauce in separate containers for up to 3 days. Stir-fry together fresh before serving to avoid mushy noodles.
3-Chili Fried Rice with Thai Basil
Chicken Pad Thai
15 min
Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Fried Rice
40 min
Cajun Spaghetti With Creole Meat Sauce
55 min
BBQ Pork Sandwich
35 min
Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)
60 min
Khao Soi
40 min
Chicken Khao Soi Recipe (Thai Curry Noodle Soup)
40 min
