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Vegan Char Kway Teow

Vegan Char Kway Teow

Singaporean
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23 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

23 min · 8 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

320 kcalper person
Protein 13g
Carbs 42g
Fats 11g

About this dish

Wide rice noodles charred in a hot wok with mushrooms, tofu puffs and tempeh, bound in a smoky, slightly sweet soy sauce.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Beansprouts200 g
  • Chinese Chivescut into 4cm lengths50 g
  • Garlic clovesminced4 whole
  • King oyster mushroomsthinly sliced200 g
  • Shallotsfor the chilli paste2 whole

Plant Proteins

  • Fried tofu puffssliced100 g
  • Tempehdiced100 g

Dried Goods

  • Wide rice noodlesfresh, strands loosened400 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Dried Red Chilliessoaked in hot water, for the chilli paste3 whole

Oils & Condiments

  • Light soy sauce2 tbsp
  • Sweet dark soy saucekecap manis2 tbsp
  • Vegetarian oyster sauce1 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oildivided4 tbsp

Utensils

  • Blender
  • Wok
  • Mixing bowl

Method

1

Loosen the wide rice noodles gently with your fingers so the strands separate, then set aside.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Blend the soaked dried chillies with the shallots and a tablespoon of the vegetable oil into a smooth chilli paste.

Approx. 5 minutes
3

Stir the light soy sauce, sweet dark soy sauce and vegetarian oyster sauce together in a small bowl to make the sauce.

Approx. 2 minutes
4

Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Approx. 2 minutes
5

Add the garlic and diced tempeh and stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.

Approx. 2 minutes
6

Add the mushroom slices, tofu puffs and chilli paste, and stir-fry for 3 minutes until the mushrooms soften.

Approx. 3 minutes
7

Add the noodles and the sauce mixture and toss constantly over high heat for 4 minutes until every strand is coated and lightly charred in spots.

Approx. 4 minutes
8

Add the beansprouts and Chinese chives, toss for 1 more minute until just wilted, then serve immediately.

Approx. 2 minutes