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phat si-io recipe

Easy Phat Si-io Recipe

This Easy Phat Si-io Recipe transforms simple rice noodles into smoky Thai street food magic that tastes like Bangkok nights and bustling food markets. Savory, satisfying, and bursting with wok hei , it's the taste of authentic Thailand that brings the vibrant energy of street vendors right to your kitchen, one perfectly charred noodle at a time.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Keyword: chinese broccoli noodles, pad see ew, phat si-io recipe, stir fried noodles, thai noodles, thai street food, wide rice noodles, wok fried noodles
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Noodle Soaking: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 385kcal
Cost: $6.75

Equipment

  • 1 Large wok or heavy skillet For high-heat stir-frying and proper wok hei
  • 1 Wok spatula or wooden spoon For tossing and mixing noodles without breaking
  • 1 Large bowl For soaking rice noodles until tender
  • 1 small mixing bowl To combine sauces before cooking

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fresh wide rice noodles or dried rice noodles soaked until soft
  • 4 oz Chinese broccoli gai lan cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 large eggs room temperature for easy scrambling
  • 3 cloves garlic minced for aromatic base
  • 4 oz chicken breast sliced thin for quick cooking
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce essential for authentic color and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce adds saltiness without overpowering
  • 1 teaspoon sugar balances the salty flavors
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for high-heat cooking
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper traditional Thai seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce optional but adds umami depth
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional for extra richness
  • 2 whole Thai chilies sliced optional for heat
  • ½ cup bean sprouts optional for crunch

Instructions

  • Soak rice noodles in warm water until soft but still chewy. Slice your protein thin so it cooks quickly. Chop Chinese broccoli into bite-size pieces. Mix your sauces in a small bowl. Have everything within arm's reach of the stove.
    prep everything first for phat si-io recipe with soaked noodles, chopped broccoli, and mixed sauce
  • Heat wok over highest heat setting until it starts smoking. Add oil and swirl it around. Toss in garlic and protein, stir-fry for 30 seconds. Push everything to one side.
    get the wok smoking hot for phat si-io recipe with garlic and protein sizzling in oil
  • Drain noodles and dump them in the wok. Pour sauce mixture over everything. Toss and flip like your life depends on it for 2 minutes. Add Chinese broccoli and keep tossing.
    add noodles and go crazy for phat si-io recipe with glossy noodles and Chinese broccoli in a hot wok
  • Crack eggs directly into the wok. Scramble them with the noodles until just set. Everything should look glossy and smell amazing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    finish strong for phat si-io recipe with scrambled eggs folded into glossy noodles

Notes

The magic of perfect phat si-io happens when screaming hot wok meets tender noodles, creating that smoky street food flavor you can't get any other way. Let the heat work its magic  patience with high temperatures rewards you with noodles that taste like they came straight from a Bangkok food cart.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 960IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2.8mg