Supplies

  • 250 grams kway teow (fresh flat rice noodles)
  • 2 fresh red chillies
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 shallots, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 50 grams prawns, shelled de-veined
  • 2 stalked Chinese chives - sliced
  • 1 stalk Chinese cabbage - cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, tailed
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soya sauce)

Steps

  1. Wash the noodles and drain well. If using dried, pour (just under) boiling water over them for a few minutes before using.
  2. Make the spice paste by blending the chillies, garlic and shallots in a food processor, until a paste is formed.
  3. Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan, fry the paste for 2-3 minutes, continuously stirring.
  4. Add the noodles and fry well for 5 minutes. Add the prawns, bean sprouts, cabbage, chives, light soy sauce and dark soy sauce. Mix well and fry for another 5 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.
  5. Make a well in the middle and add the beaten egg, stirring slowly until the egg is cooked. Add kecap manis and remove from heat. Serve steaming hot.