How to make Penang Char Koay Teow at home | stir fry rice noodle | Malaysia street food

Chinese sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce provides a similar sweet-salty profile.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

flat rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Egg noodles are more affordable and still work well.

Prepare the ingredients: soak flat rice noodles in warm water to loosen them before frying.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add 3 large prawns and sliced Chinese sausage; cook until prawns turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.

Push ingredients to one side of the wok; crack a duck egg into the empty space and scramble until just set.

Add soaked noodles, bean sprouts, and chives to the wok; toss to combine.

Drizzle light soy sauce and dark caramel sauce over the noodles; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Season with white pepper and salt to taste; mix well.

Serve hot, garnished with additional chives if desired.

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