Discover how to make Char Kway Teow, a beloved Malaysian street food featuring stir-fried flat rice noodles, eggs, Chinese sausage, prawns, and bean sprouts. This savory dish, cooked in dark soy sauce, offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that capture the essence of traditional Asian cuisine. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special treat, this recipe will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Malaysia!

Ingredients:

- 200g flat rice noodles

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 eggs, lightly beaten

- 100g Chinese sausage (lap Cheong), sliced

- 150g prawns, peeled and deveined

- 1 cup bean sprouts

- 2 green onions, chopped

- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare Noodles: Cook the flat rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Heat Oil: In a large wok or skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Stir-Fry Garlic: Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Cook Sausage: Add sliced Chinese sausage and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly crispy.

Add Prawns: Add prawns and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.

Scramble Eggs: Push the ingredients to one side of the wok, pour in the beaten eggs, and scramble until just set.

Add Noodles: Add the cooked rice noodles to the wok, tossing to combine with the sausage, prawns, and eggs.

Season: Pour in dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.

Add Bean Sprouts and Green Onions: Add bean sprouts and chopped green onions, and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Serve: Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Char Kway Teow!

Nutritional values

200g Flat Rice Noodles

  - Calories: 180

  - Protein: 5g

  - Carbohydrates: 35g

  - Fat: 0g

Benefits: Provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy. These noodles are also low in fat.

2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

  - Calories: 120

  - Fat: 14g

Benefits: Provides healthy fats and aids in cooking.

2 Cloves Garlic, minced

  - Calories: 5

  - Protein: 0.2g

  - Carbohydrates: 1g

  - Fat: 0g

Benefits: Contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Adds aroma and flavor.

2 Eggs, lightly beaten

  - Calories: 70

  - Protein: 6g

  - Carbohydrates: 1g

  - Fat: 5g

Benefits: High in protein and essential nutrients like vitamin D and choline.

100g Chinese Sausage (Lap Cheong), sliced

  - Calories: 300

  - Protein: 15g

  - Carbohydrates: 15g

  - Fat: 20g

Benefits: Adds a sweet and savory flavor to the dish. Provides protein and fat.

150g Prawns, peeled and deveined

  - Calories: 99

  - Protein: 24g

  - Carbohydrates: 0g

  - Fat: 0.3g

Benefits: High in protein and low in fat. Rich in vitamins and minerals.

1 Cup Bean Sprouts

  - Calories: 30

  - Protein: 3g

  - Carbohydrates: 6g

  - Fat: 0g

Benefits: Low in calories, high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

2 Green Onions, chopped

  - Calories: 32

  - Protein: 1g

  - Carbohydrates: 7g

  - Fat: 0g

Benefits: Adds flavor and contains vitamins A, C, and K.

2 Tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce

  - Calories: 15

  - Protein: 1g

  - Carbohydrates: 2g

  - Fat: 0g

Benefits:Adds color and deeper flavor.

1 Tablespoon Light Soy Sauce

  - Calories: 10

  - Protein: 1g

  - Carbohydrates: 1g

  - Fat: 0g

Benefits: Adds a salty, umami flavor.

1 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce

  - Calories: 9

  - Protein: 0.3g

  - Carbohydrates: 2g

  - Fat: 0g

Benefits: Adds a savory depth of flavor.

1 Teaspoon Sugar

  - Calories: 16

  - Carbohydrates: 4g

Benefits: Balances flavors with a touch of sweetness.

1/2 Teaspoon White Pepper

  - Calories: 6

  - Carbohydrates: 1g

Benefits: Adds a mild spiciness and warmth.

Lime Wedges, for serving (optional)

  - Calories: 3

  - Carbohydrates: 1g

  - Fat: 0g

Benefits: Adds a tangy flavor and vitamin C.

Fresh Cilantro, for garnish (optional)

  - Calories: 1

  - Carbohydrates: 0.1g

Benefits: Adds freshness and vitamins A and C.

Enjoy your delicious stir-fried flat rice noodles!