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Lad Na Recipe (Thai Noodles with Gravy)

Thai lad na with pork, Chinese broccoli, and thick savory gravy on wide rice noodles.
Wondering why lad na tastes better in Thailand? This recipe shows you how to get that silky gravy and texture right.
Praew
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Course Main Course
Serving Size 4 people

Equipment

  • cutting board and knife
  • Mixing bowls (To marinate the meat and prepare the gravy and slurry.)
  • Wok or large skillet
  • spatula

Ingredients

For the marinade

For the noodles and gravy

  • 600 g fresh wide rice noodles, if using dry noodles, use a little less than half the weight of fresh noodles
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 l water, for the gravy
  • 200 g Chinese broccoli, stems peeled, leaves chopped
  • 1 tbsp soybean paste
  • tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rosdee seasoning powder
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 3 tbsp tapioca starch
  • 100 ml water, for mixing with tapioca starch

Instructions

Marinate the pork

  • In a bowl, mix the egg with palm sugar, oyster sauce, and tapioca starch. Add the sliced pork and stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Prepare the gravy base

  • In a bowl, mix soybean paste, light soy sauce, white pepper, and seasoning powder until combined.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix tapioca starch with 100 ml water until smooth. Set aside.

Stir-fry the noodles

  • Toss the fresh rice noodles with dark soy sauce. Stir-fry in a hot wok for 1–2 minutes until warmed through with a bit of char. Set aside. (If using dry noodles, soak them first.)

Cook the gravy

  • Heat oil in the wok over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
  • Add water and bring to a boil, then add the marinated pork and spread it out to cook evenly.
  • Pour in the gravy mixture and stir gently. The egg will form soft strands, giving the sauce a silky texture.
  • Add the Chinese broccoli and cook briefly until just tender.
  • Stir the starch mixture, then pour it in while stirring. Cook until the sauce thickens into a smooth, glossy gravy.
  • Place the noodles on a plate and pour the hot gravy over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Noodles: Fresh wide rice noodles give the best texture. If you can’t find them, soaked dry noodles or even rice vermicelli works too.
  • Protein: Pork is the most common, but you can easily switch it up with chicken, beef, tofu, or seafood depending on what you have.
Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g
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