Pad See Ew

This gluten free Pad See Ew Recipe is a 1:1 recipe, ready in 30 minutes, and will no doubt please all who try it.

This weekend it was in the low 70s F (about 21 for my Celsius using friends). It is still incredibly strange for me to be able to occasionally sit outside in January, and not get frostbite. We enjoy the sunshine by going for walks, sitting on our front steps, and hanging with our kitties on our front lawn a bit. Yep, we are those people! I just felt good with it being warm, and sunny, and smelling of spring. It inspired me to give a try to a recipe that I have been wanting to perfect.

What is the difference between pad see ew and drunken noodles?

Typically, drunken noodles are a spicy noodle stir-fry whereas pad see ew is a more mild dish. Drunken noodles often include ground pork (as the protein) and vegetables such as baby corn, snow peas, and thai basil. Pad see ew can be made as a vegetarian recipe and or with chicken or shrimp (as the main protein). Some places will serve beef and or pork with pad see ew but it is far less likely than those previously mentioned.

Recipe Alterations: Vegan Pad See Ew Recipe

You can make this pad see ew recipe vegan if you choose to substitute the oyster sauce and fish sauce with vegan alternatives. This is a vegan and gluten free option.
Instead of honey, you can opt to use maple syrup and or agave. Lastly, instead of using shrimp as a protein or any of your traditional proteins, you can use tofu. Fry it in a pan for a few minutes to give it a bit of a crisp, and then allow it to be properly mixed into the sauce the same way you would the other proteins. Lastly, for a good egg substitute, look at Just Egg. It is gluten free as well but it does have soy.

Pad see ew noodles: what are the best kind?

Traditionally in Thai cooking there are several types of noodles. The noodles used in pad thai are a thin rice noodle (made principally from rice flour and water). Egg noodles (Ba Mee Hang) are distinguishable for their yellow color and may often be used in dishes where the noodles have a garlic sauce and no broth. A noodle that I have not tried myself but is quite common is Bean Thread Noodles (Phad Woon Sen). They are made of ground mung beans and are almost translucent in color. Now, for pad see ew recipes, and for other recipes in Thai cooking, you will want to use a wide rice noodle (Guay Tiew Naam). I absolutely love how wide these noodles are, they make what you are feeling seem more substantial and I just love the look of them.

I order my wide rice noodles (which are also gluten free due to the base being rice flour) from a company called Nona Lim. You can find them here.

What do you need for this pad see ew recipe?

• ⅓ Cup Coconut Aminos
• ¼ Cup Gluten Free Tamari (or reg soy sauce for those who are not gluten free)
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
• 2 Cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce (We used a gluten free one from Wegmans)
• To your taste Chinese Broccoli (Use as much or little as you like)
• To your taste Shrimp (We used pre-cooked / frozen shrimp. Thaw them before you plan to use. Use as much or little as you like)* this is optional, omit it for a vegetarian pad see ew recipe
• A few Shakes Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Package Rice Noodles
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 Large Eggs- Beaten
• Green Onion *Optional

How do you make it?

1. Fill a pot with water and allow it to boil. Make the rice noodles according to the package.
2. Meanwhile whisk together the coconut aminos, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and honey in a bowl.
3. Heat your olive oil in a frying pan and toss the garlic in there. Allow it to simmer for approximately 30 seconds, and then add the broccoli along with some water. Put a lid on the pan and allow it to steam. Keep an eye on it and if it needs more water along the way, add it. It should be around medium heat.
4. Once your noodles are done, remove from the water and set aside. Once your broccoli is done remove it from the pan. In the same pan, add the beaten eggs and whisk quickly!
5. Add the sauce, veggies, shrimp, and noodles to the pan. Mix together and add the red pepper flakes. Allow it to sit between 5-10 minutes for the sauce to really absorb into the noodles.
6. Meanwhile, chop your green onion so when your Pad See Ew is done you can toss them on top.

Why should you make this pad see ew recipe?

I went a longgggg time without being able to eat pad see ew or pad thai as they are often not made gluten free. I have served this to people who can eat gluten and they think it is delicious, too! It is ready with 2 pots and under 30 minutes! It is a great way to sneak some veg in there for yourself and some kiddos and leave all of your tastebuds singing.

Storage Tips

This recipe will keep in the fridge for a few days if sealed up correctly. I personally have not frozen this recipe, but, I assume it would be possible. When wanting to bring it back to room temperature, I would place it in the fridge over night and allow it to come to a more cooperative temperature. You could also try reheating in the microwave.

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