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Singapore Char Kway Teow

Cultural Context

Originating from the Teochew and Hokkien communities in Southeast Asia, Char Kway Teow is a beloved street food dish featuring flat rice noodles stir-fried with a mix of ingredients. Its rich flavors and smoky aroma come from the high heat of the wok, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating seafood, while others focus on vegetarian options, showcasing its adaptability and global appeal.

ChineseSGmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
2 cups flat rice noodles
1 egg
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon palm sugar
1/2 cup grated coconut
1/4 cup peanuts
2 tablespoons butter
8 oz prawns
1/2 cup cockles
1 cup bean sprouts
4 oz Chinese sausage
2 tablespoons pork lard
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
4 oz yellow egg noodles
4 oz rice vermicelli
1 cup water spinach
1/4 cup fried onions
2 half boiled eggs
4 oz pork slices
2 oz pork fat
2 tablespoons chili

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

Chinese sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken sausage is leaner, while pork belly is often more affordable.

lard

🥗Healthier: vegetable oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Vegetable oil is healthier and can be less expensive.

prawns

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken is often cheaper than seafood.

flat rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while egg noodles are often less expensive.

1

Arrive at Jalan Chaurasta and explore the Kopi Tiam.

2

Observe the preparation of the pancake batter using refined flour, egg, and water.

3

Spread the pancake batter over a pancake mould.

4

Add palm sugar, grated coconut, peanuts, and butter on top of the pancake batter.

5

Cook the pancake until it is thin and crisp, similar to a crepe.

6

Observe the preparation of Chak Ki Tiao, a stir-fried rice noodle dish.

7

Add prawns, cockles, egg, bean sprouts, Chinese sausage, pork lard, soy sauce, and chilli sauce to the stir-fried noodles.

8

Serve Chak Ki Tiao on banana leaves for added flavor.

9

Observe the preparation of Hokkien Mee, which includes cooking the broth with prawn shells, pork ribs, and chilli.

10

Serve Hokkien Mee with yellow egg noodles and rice vermicelli, garnished with water spinach, fried onions, half boiled egg, shrimp, pork slices, and pork fat.

11

Taste the pancake and describe its deliciousness, crisp crust, and balance of textures.

12

Taste the Chak Ki Tiao and describe the flavors of the thick rice noodles, soy sauce, and pork lard.

13

Taste the Hokkien Mee and describe the prominent flavor of prawns in the broth.

Cooking Techniques

stir-fryingsoaking

Equipment Needed

wokspatulaknifecutting boardbowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishsoygluten

Also Known As

Char Kway TeowStir-Fried Flat Noodles

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