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pad see ew vegan plated

Pad See Ew Recipe Vegan


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  • Author: Sherri Pengjad
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

This Pad See Ew Recipe Vegan is packed with chewy rice noodles, crispy tofu, and a flavorful sauce—authentic Thai taste, 100% plant-based!


Ingredients

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Pad See Ew Vegan Sauce

Stir-Fry Ingredients

  • 4 servings flat, wide rice noodles (dry or fresh)
  • 2 cups or so Chinese broccoli (or substitute with broccoli florets or kale)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu, cubed
  • 1 tsp white pepper

Optional Toppings


Instructions

Make the Pad See Ew Vegan sauce:

Prep the Noodles:

  • If using dry rice noodles, soak for the 4 servings for an hour in room-temperature water, or until you can wrap the noodle easily around your finger.
  • If using fresh noodles, microwave the 4 servings in the bag for a few minutes to loosen them. Gently separate the noodles.

Prepare the Chinese Broccoli:

  • Peel the 2 cups or so of Chinese Broccoli stalks and slice into 2-inch pieces. Keep stalk pieces separate from the leaves.

Stir-Fry the Aromatics & Crisp the Tofu and Veggies:

  • Add the remaining oil and minced garlic to the wok.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the minced garlic to the wok, and stir-fry for a few seconds until it smells amazing.
  • Add tofu cubes and pan-fry until golden brown.
  • Add the Chinese broccoli stalks stir-fry until softened and then take out everything that’s in the pan and set it aside.

Toss in the Noodles & Sauce:

  • Add a few more tablespoons of oil to the wok if needed, and put in the noodles and Pad See Ew Vegan sauce.
  • Stir gently to coat the noodles without breaking them until they are softened and have soaked up the sauce.

Finish & Serve:

  • Add back in the tofu, Chinese broccoli stalks, and now also add in the Chinese broccoli leaves and stir-fry until just wilted. Don’t touch the noodles for about 30 seconds to let them get a smokiness to them. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon or so of white pepper, mix it up, and turn off the heat.

Serve & Enjoy!

 


Notes

Additions & Substitutions

  • Tofu Substitute: Tempeh, seitan, or plant-based chicken alternatives.
  • Chinese Broccoli Substitute: Kale, bok choy, or regular broccoli.
  • Sweet Soy Sauce Substitute: Mix regular soy sauce with a little molasses.
  • Mushroom Sauce Substitute: ½ tbsp hoisin sauce, ½ tbsp soy sauce mixed together.
  • White Pepper Substitute: Black pepper.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • Use High Heat: Helps get that signature smoky flavor (wok hei).
  • Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Stir-fry in batches if needed to avoid mushy noodles.
  • Make it Gluten-Free: Make it Gluten-Free: Check out my Gluten-Free Pad See Ew post if you’d like to make it Vegan and Gluten-Free!
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Thai
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Thai