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Authentic Thai Pad See Ew with Beef and Chinese Broccoli

groups2 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 20 minsoutdoor_grillStir-fry
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skilletInstruction

8 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:31
warningStay safe

Handle the sharp chef's knife carefully when slicing meat and vegetables to prevent accidental cuts.

Slice 1/2 lb beef flank steak against the grain into bite-sized pieces, chop 4 cloves of garlic, slice 1/2 lb Chinese broccoli diagonally into bite-sized pieces, and bring 10 oz fresh rice noodles sheet to room temperature.

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Fresh rice noodles must be at room or warm temperature before separating, otherwise they will tear and break apart into small fragments.

Ingredients:beef flank steakGarlicChinese broccolifresh rice noodles sheet
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
02
Preparation
00:01:42

In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce, then mix them together until well combined.

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Make sure to measure the sauces accurately, otherwise the sauce balance will be too salty or too sweet.

Ingredients:oyster sauce (1 tbsp)soy sauce (1 tbsp)sweet Indonesian soy sauce (Kecap Manis) (2 tbsp)
Tools:silicone spatulamixing bowl
03
Active Cooking
00:03:03
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Hot oil may splatter when adding beef to the wok; stand back slightly and add the meat carefully.

Heat a wok over high heat, add 1 tbsp cooking oil and 1/2 lb beef flank steak. Season with a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until nicely browned and cooked, then remove from heat and set aside on a plate.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat, about 2 to 4 minutes total
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Oil must be hot before adding beef, otherwise the meat will stick to the wok surface and tear when flipped.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (1 tbsp)beef flank steak (0.5 lb)Salt (1 pinch)crushed black pepper (1 pinch)sugar (1 pinch)
Tools:silicone spatulaplatewok
04
Active Cooking
00:03:25
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Extremely hot oil in the wok can cause splattering when adding vegetables and wet noodles; maintain control of the wok and use proper utensils.

Into the same wok, add 2 tbsp cooking oil and chopped 4 cloves of garlic. Cook garlic for 30 seconds over high heat until fragrant without turning brown. Add 1/2 lb Chinese broccoli and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until slightly softened. Add 10 oz fresh rice noodles sheet and the prepared sauce, then stir-fry and toss all together over high heat until the noodles are fully coated and seared.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat, about 3 to 4 minutes total
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Do not let the garlic turn dark brown, or it will taste bitter and ruin the dish flavor.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (2 tbsp)Garlic (4 clove)Chinese broccoli (0.5 lb)fresh rice noodles sheet (10 oz)oyster saucesoy saucesweet Indonesian soy sauce (Kecap Manis)
Tools:silicone spatulawok
05
Active Cooking
00:04:18

Let the noodles sit undisturbed for 30 to 45 seconds to sear, then flip them over and repeat 1 to 2 more times until the noodles get slightly darkened and charred.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat, about 2 minutes
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Do not stir continuously during searing, otherwise the noodles will break apart instead of developing a charred crust.

Tools:silicone spatulawok
06
Active Cooking
00:04:44

Push all noodles and vegetables to the side of the wok. Add an additional tiny bit of cooking oil in the empty space, crack 1 egg into the wok, scramble the egg by itself first until cooked into soft curds, and then mix it into the noodles.

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Scramble the egg completely in the empty space before mixing with the noodles, otherwise raw egg will make the noodles slimy.

Ingredients:Cooking oilEgg (1 piece)
Tools:silicone spatulawok
07
Active Cooking
00:05:08

Add the seared beef back into the wok and stir-fry everything together over high heat to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat, about 30 to 45 seconds
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Toss quickly so the beef warms up without overcooking and becoming tough.

Ingredients:beef flank steak
Tools:silicone spatulawok
08
Active Cooking
00:05:28

Serve the pad see ew onto a serving plate and top with a pinch of black pepper right on top.

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Transfer gently to keep the noodles intact and presentation neat.

Ingredients:crushed black pepper (1 pinch)
Tools:serving plate

groceryAll Ingredients

oyster sauce1 tbsp
soy sauce1 tbsp
sweet Indonesian soy sauce (Kecap Manis)2 tbsp
Cooking oil3 tbsp
beef flank steak0.5 lb
Garlic4 clove
Chinese broccoli0.5 lb
fresh rice noodles sheet10 oz
Egg1 piece
Salt1 pinch
sugar1 pinch
crushed black pepper1 pinch

blenderAll Tools Needed

chef's knifecutting boardsilicone spatulamixing bowlplatewokserving plate