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Char Kway Teow — traditional dish from Singapore, Singapore
Main course Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥800kcal
💪36gProtein
🌾90gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🦐 Shellfish 🫘 Soy

Char Kway Teow

How to order / say it
Say it 炒粿条 — [Chow Kway Tee-ow]
Order I'd like the char kway teow, please.
Locally 我要炒粿条，谢谢。
Say locally

Stir-fried flat rice noodles with seafood and soy sauce.

Why try it?

Char Kway Teow is a quintessential street food dish that underscores Singapore's emphasis on flavor-packed, wok-fried meals. It's a delicacy cherished for its smoky taste.

How it tastes

Savory and slightly sweet with a smoky aroma, the noodles are stir-fried with eggs, prawns, Chinese sausage, and bean sprouts, resulting in a sticky, flavorful dish that's both hearty and satisfying.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Initially a laborer's meal in the early 20th century, it was sold by fishermen and farmers due to its cheap yet energy-packed ingredients. It gained popularity quickly and is now a staple at hawker centers.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 400 g flat rice noodles
  • 🦐 200 g prawns
  • 🥣 50 ml soy sauce
  • 🥩 100 g Chinese sausage
  • 🥕 100 g bean sprouts
  • 🥚 1 egg

Method

  1. 1 Heat oil in a wok, add sausage and fry until aromatic.
  2. 2 Add prawns and rice noodles, stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in soy sauce and bean sprouts, toss well.
  4. 4 Push noodles aside, crack egg into wok, scramble lightly, and mix with noodles.

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