Pork Pad Se Yew

about a popular Thai dish called "pork pad see-ew" that you may have come across in restaurants in the USA.

"Pad See-Ew" (파드세rick) is a Thai stir-fry dish made with flat rice noodles, vegetables, and your choice of protein (usually pork, chicken, or shrimp). The name "pad see-ew" literally means "stir-fried with soy sauce" in Thai.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the dish:

Ingredients:

Preparation:

1. Rinse the rice noodles in cold water, then soak them in warm water for about 20 minutes, or until they are soft and relaxed. Drain and cut them into shorter lengths.

2. Prepare the protein of your choice. For pork, you can use pork chops or pork belly, sliced into thin strips. For chicken, use boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces.

3. Heat some vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the protein and cook until browned and partially cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.

4. In the same wok, add more oil if needed, then add sliced garlic and holy basil leaves (if using). Stir-fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

5. Add the Chinese broccoli to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly tender.

6. Add the soaked and drained rice noodles to the wok, stirring well to combine with the vegetables and garlic.

7. Return the partially cooked protein to the wok, along with the fish sauce, soy sauce, tamarind paste, palm sugar, chili sauce, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.

8. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding salt, sugar, or chili flakes to your preference.

9. Serve the pad see-ew hot, garnished with additional holy basil leaves if desired.

That's it! Enjoy your delicious homemade pork pad see-ew.

I hope this helps you understand better and enjoy the taste of this mouthwatering dish. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!