Char Kway Teow

Char Kway Teow is a popular Malaysian stir-fried noodle dish made with flat rice noodles, shrimp, Chinese sausage, bean sprouts, and eggs.
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Char Kway Teow

Ingredients - Serves 2

Let's Get Started

  1. Soak the flat rice noodles in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the shrimp and Chinese sausage, and stir-fry until the shrimp turns pink and the sausage is slightly caramelized.
  5. Push the ingredients to one side of the pan and crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until cooked.
  6. Add the drained rice noodles to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are evenly coated in the sauce.
  7. Add the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and chili paste (if using). Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  8. Add the bean sprouts and chopped green onions, and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until the bean sprouts are slightly wilted.
  9. Remove from heat and serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Dietary Info

  • Dish Type: Main Course
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Calories: 500
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbs: 70g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Sugar: 5g