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A plate of authentic Char Kway Teow topped with shrimp, sausages, and garnished with lime wedges and green onions, beside chopsticks, a small bowl of soy sauce, and a bowl of chopped green onions. Experience the flavors of Singaporean cuisine in every bite.

Authentic Singaporean Char Kway Teow

An asian woman smiling in front of a potted plant.Hannah Lee
A beloved Singaporean stir-fried noodle dish with prawns, Chinese sausage, and eggs, infused with rich soy sauce flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Meal Type Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Singaporean
Servings 2
Calories 711 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $8.50
Shopping Cost$36

Equipment

  • Wok or large frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
 
 

  • 200 g rice noodles flat
  • 100 g prawns peeled and deveined
  • 1 sausage Chinese, sliced
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 100 g bean sprouts
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce dark
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste optional
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Add the garlic and fry until fragrant.
    2 cloves garlic
  • Add the Chinese sausage and cook for about 2 minutes.
    1 sausage
  • Push the sausage to one side and add the prawns. Cook until they turn pink.
    100 g prawns
  • Push the prawns and sausage to the side and pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Scramble them lightly.
    2 eggs
  • Add the noodles to the pan, followed by the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and chili paste.
    200 g rice noodles, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • Stir-fry everything together until the noodles are well coated and heated through.
  • Add the bean sprouts and green onions, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
    100 g bean sprouts, 2 green onions
  • Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
    1 lime

Notes

Adjust the amount of chili paste to your spice preference.
Can be made with chicken or tofu instead of prawns for variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 711kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 27gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 257mgSodium: 2335mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 523IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Char Kway Teow, Comfort Food, Singaporean Noodles, Stir-fry

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