Char Kway Teow

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare all ingredients by washing the shrimp and bean sprouts, and peeling and mincing the garlic.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the shrimp to the pan and stir-fry until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.

6. 6

   Add the flat rice noodles and stir-fry for 2 minutes, ensuring they are well coated with oil.

7. 7

   Push the noodles to one side of the pan and crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until they are just set, then mix them with the noodles.

8. 8

   Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan along with the bean sprouts.

9. 9

   Pour in the soy sauce and chili paste, and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.

10. 10

    Serve the Char Kway Teow hot, garnished with additional chili paste or soy sauce if desired.