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Char Kway Teow, Lightened

376 kcal

26g protein · 20 min

Char Kway Teow, Lightened

A leaner Penang street classic: just 1 tsp oil, no lard, all the smoky wok-hei from a screaming-hot pan. We double the prawns, cockles and egg, pile on the bean sprouts, and keep every bit of that charred savoury soul — minus most of the grease.

376 kcal26g ProteinOne pan
376 kcalsaves ~ 275 kcal
Traditional lard-fried char kway teow (hawker style)650 kcal
MakanFit376 kcal
P 26gC 43gF 12gFib 3g

Why it fits your goal

ChineseSteaming, poaching, clear broths — a natively lean cooking system; we add the protein and portion discipline.

Key ingredients

  • Prawns · 9g
  • Egg · 6.9g
  • Cockles (kerang) · 4g

Prep

12

min

Cook

8

min

Serve

1

Servings

Total · 20 min

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Servings
1

Protein· 3

  • 50 g prawns (peeled)50g
  • 30 g cockles (blanched, shelled)30g
  • 1 egg55g

Carbs· 1

  • 130 g flat rice noodles (kuey teow)130g

Vegetables· 3

  • 50 g bean sprouts50g
  • 15 g spring onion (cut into lengths)15g
  • 8 g garlic (minced)8g

Sauces· 3

  • 8 g light soy sauce (1½ tsp)(staple)8g
  • 5 g dark soy sauce (1 tsp, for colour)(staple)5g
  • 10 g chili paste (cili boh)10g

Fats & oils· 1

  • 5 g cooking oil (1 tsp)(staple)5g

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