Char Kuay Teow

Name: Char Kuay Teow
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh flat rice noodles, separated; 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled; 4 oz Chinese sausage, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups bean sprouts; 4 oz Chinese chives, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 egg, beaten; 1/2 lime; 1/2 red Thai chili, sliced

Malaysian stir-fried flat rice noodles with shrimp, sausage, and bean sprouts. Smoky, savory, and one of the best street-food noodle dishes.

25 minMediumServes 4450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh flat rice noodles, separated
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled
4 oz Chinese sausage, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups bean sprouts
4 oz Chinese chives, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 egg, beaten
1/2 lime
1/2 red Thai chili, sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large flat-bottomed skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke.
2

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and stir-fry for 15 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and 4 oz sliced Chinese sausage and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
4

Push everything to the side and crack 2 beaten egg into the center. Scramble until partially cooked, then mix with the shrimp and sausage.
5

Add 1 lb separated fresh flat rice noodles and use two spatulas to break apart and toss constantly for 1-2 minutes to prevent sticking.
6

Add 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, and 1 tbsp oyster sauce and continue tossing for 1 minute.
7

Add 2 cups bean sprouts and 4 oz cut into 2-inch pieces Chinese chives and toss for 30 seconds.
8

Remove from heat, squeeze 1/2 lime juice over, and garnish with 1/2 sliced red Thai chili. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Char Kuay Teow gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Char Kuay Teow keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Char Kuay Teow?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Rojak salad
Curry Laksa soup
Teh Tarik drink

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