Char Kuey Teow

Char Kuey Teow (STIR-FRIED RICE NOODLES/ CAKE STRIPS)

Talking about Char Kuey Teow reminds me of our trip to Penang.Penang trip was special as my younger sister,Shruty Bhattacharyya accompanied us thereby making it even more enjoyable and memorable.Brimming with culture,traditions,legends and an abundance of natural scenery,Penang is definately a perfect getaway for having a pleasant holiday.It's a food lover's paradise.With a mix of proud food traditions,hawker food and Char Kuey Teow,visiting Penang will certainly pile on the pounds.During our short sojourn in Penang,We tried a variety of seafood such as fresh fish,crabs,lobsters,prawns,octopus and other seafood.But one thing that caught my attention was  Char Kuey Teow which is ofcourse Penang's speciality.Char Kuey Teow (Stir-Fried Rice cake strips) is a popular Noodle dish in Malaysia and Singapore.Here I am going to share my recipe of Char Kuey teow.

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 kilo Kuey Teow (Flat Rice Noodles).

*1 large onion.

*3 cloves garlic

*2 tbsp chilli paste.

*2 eggs.

*20 crabmeat sticks.

*1 bowl of beansprouts.

*2 tbsp sweet soy sauce.

*4 tbsp of oyster sauce.

*cooking oil.

*salt and seasoning.

*water(1/2 cup)

METHOD:

1.Wash and drain Kuey Teow(flat rice noodles).

2.Put onions and garlics in a blender and make a fine paste.

3.Heat oil in a pan and saute onion-garlic paste along with chilli paste and fry until they become crisp.

4.Add sweet soy sauce and oyster sauce.Stir it well and then add some water.(You can add more water if you want).

5.Add salt and seasoning.

6.Break the eggs and stir until they get mixed with the paste.Then you will get a thick mixture.

7.Add bean sprouts and crab meat(you can use prawns as a substitue for crabs) and mix well.

8.Finally add Kuey teow and stir well.Your Kuey Teow is ready.