RECIPE - MALAYSIAN CHAR KWAY TEOW

Char Kway Teow is a popular dish in Malaysia, which translates to "stir-fried rice cake strips." Its origins can be traced back to the Chinese immigrants who brought their culinary traditions to the Malay archipelago. It is a classic street food dish consisting of flat rice noodles stir-fried with soy sauce, chili paste, shrimp, bean sprouts, egg, and Chinese sausage, resulting in a savory and slightly sweet taste.

Ingredients:

• 400g (14oz) fresh or dried flat rice noodles
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of chili paste
• 100g (3.5oz) of shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 Chinese sausages, sliced thinly
• 2 eggs
• 200g (7oz) of bean sprouts
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• Salt to taste
• Fresh lime wedges and chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Method:

1. If using dried rice noodles, soak them in warm water for 15-20 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large wok or pan, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat.
3. Add minced garlic and chili paste, stir-fry until fragrant.
4. Add shrimp and sliced Chinese sausages, stir-fry until shrimp turn pink and the sausages are slightly browned.
5. Push the ingredients to one side of the wok or pan, and crack two eggs into the empty side.
6. Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix with the shrimp and sausage.
7. Add the soaked rice noodles to the wok or pan, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are coated with the sauce and evenly heated.
8. Add bean sprouts, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and salt to taste. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the bean sprouts are wilted but still crispy.
9. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with lime wedges and chopped fresh cilantro.

Serving size: This recipe serves 4 people.

Nutritional information per serving:

• Calories: 505kcal
• Fat: 24.3g
• Saturated Fat: 4.4g
• Cholesterol: 194mg
• Sodium: 1155mg
• Carbohydrates: 51.9g
• Fiber: 2.1g
• Sugar: 3.1g
• Protein: 19.5g

Note: Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and cooking methods used.