Rad Na (Wide Noodles in Savory Gravy)
Dinner decisions, handled: Rad Na (Wide Noodles in Savory Gravy) pairs fresh wide rice noodles with chicken breast for a 30-minute Thai dinner.
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
721 calories
47g protein
100g carbs
14g fat
3g fiber
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh wide rice noodles
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 1 bunch Chinese broccoli
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Tapioca starch
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
Steps
- Separate the fresh wide noodles into ribbons and toss with a little oil. If they tear, do not worry. Rad na is rustic food, not a beauty pageant.
- Sear the noodles in a screaming-hot wok with 1 tablespoon of oil, pressing them down so they develop charred, crispy patches. This smoky char is the entire reason rad na exists. Do not skip it. Set the noodles aside.
- In the same wok, stir-fry the garlic and sliced chicken until the chicken is opaque. Add the chicken broth, oyster sauce, and soy sauce, and bring to a boil.
- Stir the tapioca starch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth, then drizzle it into the boiling broth while stirring. It will turn glossy and thick enough to coat the noodles. That sheen is exactly right.
- Add the Chinese broccoli stems first, then the leaves 1 minute later, so both land crisp-tender. Beat the egg and drizzle it in slowly, stirring to form silky ribbons.
- Pour the gravy over the charred noodles and serve immediately, with white pepper and a splash of vinegar on the side for anyone who wants brightness.