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Char Kuey Teow

Delicious Char Kuey Teow: Quick Authentic Noodles at Home

Experience the bold flavors of Char Kuey Teow, a beloved Malaysian stir-fried noodle dish prepared in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Malaysian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Fresh Flat Rice Noodles Optimal chewy texture
For the Aromatics
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup Bean Sprouts Toss in as desired
  • 1/2 cup Garlic Chives Adjust quantity to liking
For the Protein
  • 2 large Eggs Adds creaminess
  • Cockles/Shrimp As desired
For the Sauces
  • 1.5 tbsp Fish Sauce Delivers umami depth
  • 1/2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce Adds rich colors
  • 3 tbsp Sweet Soy Sauce Provides a touch of sweetness
  • 3 tbsp Oyster Sauce Enhances umami elements
For Spiciness
  • Sriracha/Chili Paste To taste

Equipment

  • wok
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine fish sauce, dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and oyster sauce; mix well and set aside.
  2. Rinse your cockles or shrimp under cold water. Trim the garlic chives and soak both chives and bean sprouts in water.
  3. If your flat rice noodles are sticky, microwave them for 30 seconds intervals until they soften.
  4. Heat your wok on high, adding oil to coat the bottom. Sauté minced garlic for about 10-15 seconds.
  5. Add your prepared cockles or shrimp to the hot wok and sauté for about 15-20 seconds.
  6. Toss in the soaked bean sprouts and garlic chives; sauté for another 15-20 seconds.
  7. Introduce your warmed noodles and sauce to the wok and stir to combine.
  8. Push the noodles to one side of the wok, crack in your eggs, and scramble them before mixing.
  9. Turn off the heat and serve your fragrant Char Kuey Teow immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use high heat throughout the cooking process and prep all ingredients in advance to ensure smooth execution.

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