Char Kway Teow Noodles Recipe
Serves 6. Singapore wide rice noodles with your choice of protein in dark sweet & smoky soy sauce.
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Ingredients
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Noodles
Protein
Vegetables
Sauce
Additional
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Noodles
Soak the wide rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Proteins
If using shrimp, make sure they are peeled and deveined. Slice the chicken breast thinly. Beat the eggs in a bowl and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Stir-Frying
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- 4
Add Proteins
Add the shrimp and sliced chicken to the wok. Stir-fry until the shrimp turns pink and the chicken is cooked through.
- 5
Add Noodles
Add the drained rice noodles to the wok, tossing them with the protein for about 2 minutes.
- 6
Incorporate the Sauce
Pour in the dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together until the noodles are well-coated in the sauce.
- 7
Add Vegetables and Eggs
Add the bean sprouts, chives, and beaten eggs. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the eggs are cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- 8
Season
Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Toss everything well.
Serving
- 9
Plate and Serve
Transfer the char kway teow to serving plates. Garnish with sliced red chili if desired. Serve hot.