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Char Kway Teow

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Smoky Malaysian street food — flat rice noodles wok-fried hard with prawns, eggs and bean sprouts. The "wok hei" char from the screaming heat is half the dish.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 10 mins
Servings 2
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £5.03

Approx £10.06 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Char Kway Teow

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soak the noodles in warm water for 10 minutes if dried, drain.
  2. 2
    Heat a wok smoking hot. Add 1 tbsp oil, garlic, sliced sausage. Stir-fry 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Add prawns, stir-fry 90 seconds. Push to one side. Crack the eggs into the empty side, scramble.
  4. 4
    Add the noodles, soy sauces and sambal. Toss hard for 2 minutes — let some bits stick and char.
  5. 5
    Add bean sprouts and spring onions for 30 seconds. Serve immediately while smoking hot.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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