Malaysian Char Kway Teow with Prawns and Chinese Sausage

Name: Malaysian Char Kway Teow with Prawns and Chinese Sausage
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: Soy Sauce; Dark Soy Sauce; Oyster Sauce; Sugar; Flat Rice Noodles; Prawns; Chinese Sausage (lap cheong); Vegetable Oil; Garlic; Eggs; Bean Sprouts; Chives; Fried Shallots; Fresh Lime Wedges

A Savory Stir-Fried Delight

This iconic Malaysian street food dish is an irresistible blend of chewy flat rice noodles tossed with juicy prawns, savory Chinese sausage, crunchy sprouts, and aromatic spices.

45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Sauce

Soy Sauce

2 tbsp

Dark Soy Sauce

2 tbsp

Oyster Sauce

1 tbsp

Sugar

1 tsp

For the Stir-Fry

Flat Rice Noodles

400g, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes

Prawns

200g, peeled and deveined

Chinese Sausage (lap cheong)

100g, sliced thinly

Vegetable Oil

2 tbsp

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Eggs

3, beaten

Bean Sprouts

2 cups, rinsed

Chives

1 cup, cut into 5cm lengths

For the Garnish

Fried Shallots

1/4 cup

Fresh Lime Wedges

2 tbsp

Preparation

Marinating the Prawns

Combine Ingredients

Combine prawns with a pinch of salt and a splash of rice wine.

Marinate

Allow them to marinate while preparing other ingredients.

Drain and Set Aside

Drain and set aside when ready to cook.

Preparing the Sauce

Mix Sauce Ingredients

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.

Dissolve Sugar

Stir well to dissolve the sugar completely.

Set Aside

Set sauce mixture aside for later use.

Chef’s Tips

Important

Ensure rice noodles are adequately soaked to avoid breaking during stir-frying.

Pro Tip

Use a well-seasoned wok for the best stir-frying experience.

Cooking Process

Searing the Sausage

Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat, add sliced sausage, and fry until it releases its aroma.

Stir-Frying the Noodles

Increase the heat to high, add garlic, and quickly toss in the drained noodles and sauce. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

Adding the Rest

Push the noodles to one side of the wok, pour in the beaten eggs, let them slightly set, then mix thoroughly. Add prawns, bean sprouts, and chives, and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.

Plating & Serving