Tofu Pad See Ew
Here's a flavorful and easy Tofu Pad See Ew recipe - a classic Thai stir-fried noodle dish with a smoky, savory sauce and crisp-tender veggies.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce, use mushroom sauce for vegan
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp water, to loosen the sauce
Pad See Ew
- 200g flat rice sticks/noodles
- 300g firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch, alternatively tapioca starch
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- neutral oil
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 200g Chinese broccoli (gai lan), chopped (or substitute with broccolini)
- white pepper
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Combine flour and cornstarch, toss tofu and ensure it is coated evenly.
- In a large pan, heat 4 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until golden on all sides. It will take 6-8 minutes, remove and set aside. While tofu is cooking, combine sauce ingredients.
- In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add Chinese broccoli/broccollini stems first, stir-fry for 1 min, then add the leafy parts.
- Push veggies to the side, add eggs and scramble, mix everything together.
- Add the noodles and tofu. Pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Toss well to coat everything evenly. Let the noodles sit for a few seconds to caramelise slightly before stirring again.
Notes
- If using dried noodles, cook until soft but slightly chewy. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
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Crisp the Tofu:
In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside. -
Aromatics & Veggies:
In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant (~30 sec). Add Chinese broccoli stems first, stir-fry for 1 min, then add the leafy parts. -
Add Egg (Optional):
Push veggies to the side, crack in the egg, scramble, and mix everything together. -
Noodles & Sauce:
Add the noodles and tofu. Pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Toss well to coat everything evenly. Let the noodles sit for a few seconds to caramelize slightly before stirring again.