Foodie Friday: Char Kuey Teow

Char kuey teow: stir-fried flat noodles, Malaysian-style This is chow fun, elevated. Most popular in Malaysia and Singapore and eaten off the carts there, it's essential hawker food. In the past, char kuey teow was served by low-income workers (like fishermen) who increased their salaries by selling the dish in the evenings. Proper char kuey teow offers a smoky flavor from the flames of the wok. It's also got a unique coloring through a mix of light and dark soy sauce. Oftentimes prawns dot … [Read more...]