Pad See Ew (Thai stir fried Noodles Recipe)

wide rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs and calories.

dark soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a cost-effective protein alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is a lower-glycemic sweetener.

Rinse the cold wide hor fun noodles under running water.

Place the rinsed noodles on a microwave-safe plate and heat until hot and steaming to soften them.

Divide the softened noodles into four equal portions for cooking.

Marinate 300-350 g of chicken with 1 tbsp of oil and 2 tbsp of light soy sauce and set aside.

Prepare 400 g of Chinese broccoli or Shanghai Bak Choy by rinsing thoroughly and chopping roughly.

Mix the sauce by combining 4 tbsp of oyster sauce, 2 tbsp of light soy sauce, 1 tsp of Thai fish sauce, 3 tsp of seasoning sauce, 2 tbsp of dark soy sauce, and 2 tbsp of dark sweet soy sauce. Stir and set aside.

Mince 8 large cloves of garlic and divide into four equal portions.

For the vegetarian version, cut 300 g of firm or extra firm tofu into cubes and coat with 3/4 tsp of sea salt flakes, 1/2 tsp of five spice powder, 1/4 tsp of white pepper powder, and 2 tbsp of corn starch.

Pan-fry the tofu until firm and lightly golden on both sides, then set aside.

Pan-fry the marinated chicken until cooked tender, then remove from the pan and set aside.

Heat a large cast iron wok on high heat and add 1 tbsp of oil.

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until golden.

Add one egg and let it set a bit before scrambling it.

Add one portion of the chopped greens and toss for about 20 seconds until wilted.

Add 250 g of softened noodles and 3/4 tsp of raw sugar, tossing to combine with the egg, greens, and garlic.

Add 1.5 tbsp of the prepared sauce to the noodles, stirring quickly to coat evenly.

Spread the noodles over the wok and let them sit without stirring for 15-20 seconds to achieve charring.

Toss the noodles thoroughly and repeat the process for charring once or twice more.

Add the cooked chicken or tofu for one individual serving and toss to combine.

Wipe down the wok and repeat the process for the next serving, using the same steps for either chicken or tofu.

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