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(Penang) Char Kuey Teow

(Penang) Char Kuey Teow

MALAYSIAN·NON-VEGSource

A popular Malaysian and Singaporean noodle dish with a smoky flavor, considered a national favorite.

40m2Servings

Nutrition

417kcal
23gProtein
30gCarbs
23gFat

Ingredients

SAUCE
Light Soy Sauce
2 tbsp
Dark Soy Sauce
1 tbsp
Oyster Sauce
½ tbsp
Fish Sauce
½ tbsp
Sugar
1 tsp
Pepper
½ tsp
INGREDIENTS
Vegetable Oil
2 tbsp
Chinese Sausage
0.5 piece
Chilli Paste (cili boh)
1 tbsp
Garlic
1 clove
Fish Cake
0.5 piece
Prawns
6 pieces
Rice Noodles
180 g
Egg
1 piece
Bean Sprouts
A few leaves
1 cup
Chinese Chives
A few leaves
1 cup

Instructions

1Prepare the Sauce5m
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper until well combined.
2Sauté Aromatics and Proteins10m
Heat Wok
Heat a wok over high heat. Add the vegetable oil.
Sauté Aromatics
Add the sliced Chinese sausage, minced garlic, and chilli paste to the hot wok. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Cook Prawns and Fish Cake
Add the prawns and fish cake to the wok. Sauté for about 30 seconds until the prawns are just starting to turn pink.
3Cook Noodles10m
Add Noodles and Sauce
Add the rice noodles to the wok. Stir-fry them quickly, gradually adding the prepared sauce a few spoonfuls at a time, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated.
Incorporate Egg
Push the noodles to one side of the wok and crack the egg into the empty space. Scramble the egg slightly, then mix it into the noodles.
4Finish and Serve5m
Add Vegetables
Add the chopped Chinese chives and bean sprouts to the wok. Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the vegetables are just tender-crisp.
Serve
Serve the Char Kuey Teow hot. It can be enjoyed as is, or with a side of 'sambal belacan' for extra spice.

Tips

Ensure your wok is very hot before adding ingredients to achieve the characteristic smoky 'wok hei' flavor.
Don't overcrowd the wok; cook in batches if necessary to maintain high heat and proper stir-frying.
The key to good Char Kuey Teow is quick, high-heat cooking. Have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start stir-frying.

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