char kway teow

Malaysia · Southeast Asia

Short description: Char kway teow is a smoky wok-fried noodle dish with sweet soy, egg, sprouts, and seafood.
Ingredients: Flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, bean sprouts, chives, soy sauces, shrimp or cockles, chili paste, garlic, and oil.
Cultural note: High heat matters: the noodles need quick tossing to pick up char without turning mushy.
Common misconception: It is not just any fried noodle plate; flat rice noodles and wok smoke define the dish.

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creator:: Elizetang
source:: Wikimedia Commons
license:: Public domain
modified:: Copied from an existing local Gochizu review asset originally cropped and resized from the Commons image; no content edits.