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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
3 cloves garlic
4 oz sea ham or cockles
2 cups bean sprouts
8 oz shrimp
4 oz Chinese sausages
1 cup chives
2 tablespoons pork lard
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup mayonnaise or dark sweet sauce
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
1/4 cup water
2 large eggs

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

Start by frying the garlic in a hot pot.

2

Add in black and chili if desired.

3

Pour in yellow noodles and white flat rice noodles, cooking one portion at a time.

4

Add one tablespoon of soy sauce and one tablespoon of ketchup mayonnaise or dark sweet sauce, adjusting to taste.

5

Add Chinese sausages and shrimp, then mix them together.

6

Add bean sprouts and chives, then stir well.

7

Pour in one capful of Chinese cooking wine and a little bit of water to help steam the vegetables.

8

Add dark soy sauce and more pork lard to taste.

9

Crack in an egg with one hand and mix it in.

10

Add the cockles, including a little bit of their liquid for extra flavor, and fold them under the noodles.

11

Serve garnished with deep-fried pork lard and chili on the side.

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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