Prawn Pad See Ew

This is one of the greatest Thai recipes ever, Prawn Pad See Ew, a very simple noodle stir-fry with charred chewy rice noodles, juicy prawns, egg and greens in a lovely salty sauce. It serves as a quick and easy dinner.

By @johngs

Original recipe source

Cook time: 35 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 200 g large flat dried rice noodles
• 150 g choi sum/pak choi/ Chinese broccoli
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 200 g raw peeled king prawns
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 eggs
• 4 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 lime wedges
• 1 tbsp chilli flakes

Instructions

1. Cover the dry noodles in boiling water and soak for 8 minutes until al dente.
2. Drain the noodles and rinse well with cold water.
3. Cut the stalks of the greens into little pieces and leave the leaves whole.
4. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat.
5. Add the prawns and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until cooked through. Remove and set to one side.
6. Add the garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
7. Add the stalks from the greens to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until tender.
8. Next, add the whisked eggs, leave for 10 seconds, then stir-fry for 30 seconds or until set.
9. Add the noodles and the leaves to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to wilt.
10. Add the prawns, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce to the wok and continue to stir-fry until everything is coated.
11. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately with chilli and lime on the side.