Sunday, December 23, 2007

Char Kway Teow

Singaporean street style noodles. Very comfort foody.

Char Kway Teow
Serves 4

* 1 lbs thick rice stick noodle or flat rice noodle
* 4 tbsp garlic, minced
* 2 red chili, minced
* 1/2 bag bean sprouts (2 handfuls)
* 3 scallions, batons
* 1 lbs Chinese greens, prepared
* 1.5 lbs pre-cooked protein - shrimp, squid, pork, etc
* 3 eggs, beaten
* 2 tbsp fish sauce
* 3 tbsp kecap manis (sweet dark soy sauce)

Directions

1. Cook the noodles. Drain and set aside.
2. Fry garlic and chili until garlic is fragrant and golden brown.
3. Add the greens, and cook halfway. Add the bean sprouts, and cook until the greens are almost done. Remove.
4. Add the noodles, and get them moved around and colored a bit.
5. Add the beaten egg and fry it together with the noodles.
6. Pour the fish sauce and sweet dark soy sauce over the noodles and fry all ingredients together for another minute before adding everything into the pan. Add a bit of water, toss to combine.
7. Serve with cilantro, hot sauce, lime, etc

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