Char Kway Teow Sauce:
- Light soy sauce: 2/3 cup
- Dark soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Oyster sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Fish sauce: 2 teaspoons
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients evenly and set aside.
Ingredients:
- Kway teow (粿条)
- Chives
- Bean sprouts
- Large prawns (three per person)
- Egg (one per serving)
- Minced garlic
- Chili paste
- Chinese sausage, sliced
- Cockles (optional)
- Sauce
- Pepper
Cooking Steps:
- Heat oil or pork lard in a wok. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, then stir-fry the prawns and Chinese sausage slices.
- Add half of the bean sprouts and stir-fry briefly.
- Add the kway teow along with 1-1.5 tablespoons of the prepared sauce and chili paste. Stir-fry quickly and evenly.
- Push the kway teow to one side of the wok. Add a little more oil and crack in an egg. Drizzle a bit of sauce and sprinkle with pepper over the egg.
- Cover the egg with the kway teow and add the remaining bean sprouts, chives, and cockles.
- Stir-fry everything evenly, then plate and serve.
Notes:
- Frying the Chinese sausage first enhances its flavor.
- Adjust the quantity of chili, oil, or eggs based on your preference. Add more prawns or eggs for a richer dish.