Vegan Pad See Ew Noodles (Printable Version)
Wide rice noodles wok-tossed with Chinese broccoli, tofu, and savory soy sauce for an authentic Thai street food experience.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sauce
01 - 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
02 - 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce or sweet soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon vegan oyster sauce or mushroom stir-fry sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon sugar
05 - 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon water
→ Noodles
07 - 7 oz wide rice noodles, fresh or dried
→ Vegetables & Protein
08 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 5 oz firm tofu, sliced into strips
11 - 1 small head Chinese broccoli, stems and leaves separated, cut into 2-inch pieces
12 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
13 - 1 small bell pepper, sliced
→ Garnish
14 - 1-2 green onions, sliced
15 - Lime wedges
16 - Fresh chili slices
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Whisk together light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and water in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
02 - Prepare noodles according to package instructions. If using dried noodles, soak or boil until tender but still chewy. Drain well and toss lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 20 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Add tofu strips to the wok and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
05 - Add Chinese broccoli stems, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender-crisp.
06 - Add cooked noodles and prepared sauce to the wok. Gently toss everything together, ensuring noodles are thoroughly coated with the sauce.
07 - Add Chinese broccoli leaves and continue stir-frying for 1-2 minutes until leaves are wilted and everything is heated through.
08 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with sliced green onions, lime wedges, and fresh chili slices if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that restaurant quality smoky flavor right at home with simple pantry ingredients
- The sauce balances perfectly between salty and sweet without any fish sauce
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes including prep time
02 -
- Letting the noodles sit undisturbed for 30 seconds creates those delicious charred spots that make this dish authentic
- Overcrowding the pan drops the temperature and leads to steaming instead of stir frying so cook in batches if necessary
03 -
- Dried noodles need to be soaked in hot water for 30 minutes then boiled briefly before stir frying
- Pre cut all your ingredients before you start cooking because stir frying moves fast once the heat is on