Ingredients with Measurements:
- 500g kwetiau (flat rice noodles)
- 300g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped scallions and fried shallots for garnish
Special equipment needed:
- Wok or large frying pan
- Spatula
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Soak the kwetiau in hot water for 10 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add the garlic and shallots and stir-fry until fragrant.
4. Add the prawns and stir-fry until cooked through.
5. Push the prawns to the side of the wok or pan and add the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until cooked.
6. Add the kwetiau to the wok or pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
7. Add the sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the noodles are coated in the sauce.
8. Garnish with chopped scallions and fried shallots.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 400
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 15g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Chicken or beef can be substituted for prawns.
- Regular soy sauce can be substituted for sweet soy sauce.
Variations:
- Add vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, and bean sprouts.
- Use different types of noodles such as egg noodles or vermicelli.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the wok or pan is hot before adding the ingredients.
- Stir-fry quickly to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stove over low heat.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve on a large platter with the garnishes arranged on top.
Garnishes:
- Chopped scallions and fried shallots.
Pairings:
- Serve with a side of stir-fried vegetables or a salad.
Suggested side dishes:
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Salad
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the noodles are too dry, add a splash of water or chicken broth.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the prawns are cooked through before serving.
Food history:
- Kwetiau goreng is a popular Indonesian dish that is believed to have originated from the Chinese stir-fried noodles dish, chow mein.
Flavor profiles:
- Savory, sweet, and slightly spicy.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a main dish.
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Region: Indonesian