Char Kway Teow
Smoky stir-fried flat rice noodles with prawns, cockles, Chinese sausage, bean sprouts, and dark soy in intense wok hei.
Why It Works
Cooking in small batches over maximum heat with lard generates extraordinary wok hei — smoky, slightly charred flavors impossible to achieve in a home kitchen without a dedicated burner.
Key Ingredients
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