Thai · main
Pad See Ew
Pad See Ew reads umami 8.9, salinity 6.8 and funk & ferment 5.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Thai main, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 10.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 8.9 · Salinity 6.8 · Funk & Ferment 5.7 · Richness 4.9 · Sweetness 4.6 · Marine & Briny 4.1 · Bitterness 1.4 · Nutty 1.3 · Sourness 1.2 · Herbaceous 1.1 · Earthy 0.9
What's in it (10)
- 12 oz wide rice noodles
- 1 lb chicken
- 1 bunch Chinese broccoli
- 3 eggs
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp oil
Time & effort: about 20 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 214.9 kcal, 10.6 g protein, 8 g fat, 24.3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Sear wide noodles in a very hot oiled wok until they get some char, then push aside and fry protein.
- Add Chinese broccoli and eggs, scrambling into the mix.
- Season with dark and light soy, oyster sauce, and sugar, toss everything together over high heat until noodles are sticky and slightly caramelized.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Shrimp Tempura with Dipping Sauce — Japanese
- Pissaladière — French · Provence
- Shrimp Tempura Donburi — Japanese
- Pad See Ew with Chicken — Thai
- Pad See Ew with Beef — Thai
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.