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Easy Char Kway Teow

Easy Char Kway Teow–Style Noodles

Delishdoers
Smoky, savory rice noodles tossed with shrimp, bean sprouts, and a rich soy-based sauce — these Easy Char Kway Teow–Style Noodles are fast, flavorful, and made with simple grocery-store ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
soaking time for dry rice noodles 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Malaysian / Chinese (Southeast Asian)
Servings 2 people
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 wok

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles

  • 8 oz dried rice noodles
  • 3-4 Tbsp neutral oil avocado, vegetable, or canola
  • 8 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chinese chives cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1–2 fresh chili peppers sliced (optional)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cup bean sprouts
  • 1-2 tablespoons sambal oelek adjust to taste

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preparation: Gather all the ingredients for a smooth cooking process. Soak the dried rice noodles in room-temperature water about 1 hour before cooking, until soft and pliable. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
    Ingredients for Easy Char Kway Teow
  • Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir well and keep it ready — this makes the cooking super fast.
    Make the Sauce for Easy Char Kway Teow–Style Noodles
  • Cook the Shrimp: Heat a wok or large pan over high heat. Add a generous splash of oil. Add the shrimp and season lightly with salt and pepper. If the shrimp release too much water, pour it off so they can sear properly.
    remove too much water for Easy Char Kway Teow–Style Noodles
  • Add the minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Toss in the Chinese chives and stir for 30–60 seconds, until softened. Remove everything from the pan and set aside.
    Cook Shrimps for Easy Char Kway Teow–Style Noodles
  • Stir-Fry the Noodles: In the same pan, add a little more oil. Add the garlic and chili peppers, then the soaked rice noodles. Stir for a few seconds. Add the sambal oelek and continue stirring. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry for about 1 minute, until the noodles are evenly coated.
  • Scramble the Eggs: Push everything to one side of the pan. Add a little oil, crack in the eggs, and scramble them. Once the eggs are just set, stir everything together.
  • Finish the Dish: Add the bean sprouts and the cooked chives. Stir-fry just until tender but still crisp. Finally, add the shrimp back in and give everything one last toss. Serve it hot and enjoy!
    Finish the dish for Easy Char Kway Teow–Style Noodles

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Notes

  • Soak, don’t boil – This keeps the noodles chewy and prevents them from breaking.
  • Use high heat – A hot wok helps build smoky flavor.
  • Don’t overcrowd – If doubling the recipe, cook in batches.
  • Adjust spice – Add more sambal oelek or chili for extra heat.
  • Protein swaps – Try chicken, tofu, or sliced beef instead of shrimp.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal
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