Char Kuey Teow
Flat rice noodles stir-fried at extreme heat in a seasoned carbon steel wok — the defining 'wok hei' (breath of the wok) technique where oil droplets aerosolize and briefly catch fire, depositing smoky phenolic compounds into every strand. Tossed with dark soy, blood cockles, prawns, lap cheong, bean sprouts, and traditionally a rich duck egg.
Difficulty
hard
Prep Time
15 min
Ingredients
- flat rice noodles
- prawns
- cockles
- Chinese sausage
- bean sprouts
- chives
- egg
- dark soy sauce
- chili paste
- lard
Variations
- char kuey teow halal
- char kuey teow Penang
- char kuey teow basah
Did You Know
The best char kuey teow is said to come from hawkers who cook on charcoal fire — the high heat creates the signature smoky 'wok hei' flavor that is nearly impossible to replicate on a gas stove.
Nutrition Facts
1 plate (350g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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