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Char Kway Teow

Chicken, prawns and packetthick rice noodles come together in this Malaysian dish, cooked in a pan.

35 min · Serves 2 · Easy

Serves
2

Ingredients

Time
Prep 25 min · Cook 10 min · 35 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Cook the noodles following packet directions. Drain and transfer to a heatproof bowl. Add a little oil and gently toss to coat the noodles.

  2. 2

    Place the chilli in a mortar and gently pound with a pestle until finely crushed. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat until just smoking. Add the chilli and garlic and stir-fry for 10 seconds or until aromatic. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until just cooked through. Add the prawns and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until prawns curl and change colour.

  3. 3

    Add the noodles, shallot, dark soy sauce and light soy sauce and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until combined. Transfer the noodle mixture to a heatproof bowl. Add the egg to the wok and cook for 30 seconds. Return the noodle mixture to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until egg is just set. Remove from heat. Add bean sprouts and combine. Serve.

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