Pad See Ew

  Pad see ew—the traditional Thai dish of chewy, lightly charred rice noodles, chicken, crisp broccoli, and moist egg, bound with a sweet and salty soy-based sauce—is a simple dish that makes it a natural choice for a weeknight meal. To simulate the subtle browning of the noodles produced by high-heat wok burners, we cook […]

Stir-Fried Asparagus with Shiitake Mushrooms

  To achieve stir-fried asparagus with a flavorful browned exterior and a crisp-tender texture, we had to start with a hot pan and only stir the asparagus occasionally. This allowed the vegetables to char and caramelize. To ensure that the vegetables cooked evenly, we diluted the sauce with water. This diluted sauce created a small […]