Can I use gluten-free pasta in char kway teow: malaysian stir-fried rice noodles [vegan, gluten-free]?

Yes, gluten-free pasta works perfectly in this recipe. Follow package directions.

Can I substitute the protein in char kway teow: malaysian stir-fried rice noodles [vegan, gluten-free]?

Absolutely! Use chickpeas, beans, or another protein of choice. Adjust seasoning to match.

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Char Kway Teow: Malaysian Stir-Fried Rice Noodles
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

RL By: Rosalie Livingstone

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Char Kway Teow: Malaysian Stir-Fried Rice Noodles [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Char kway teow is probably my favorite noodle dish of all time. Since becoming vegan I don’t think I’ve eaten char kway teow, as the classic recipe contains lots of meaty or fishy items as well as egg. I’d really consigned it to one of those things that I probably... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Char Kway Teow: Malaysian Stir-Fried Rice Noodles [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

1/2 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil
1 clove garlic ,finely chopped
4 spring onions, chopped into 1 1/2-inch lengths
2 cups fresh wide rice noodles rinsed in hot water
6-8 bite-sized pieces of protein of your choice, it could be tofu, mock chicken, etc.
1 tablespoon kecap manis (an Indonesian, sweet soy sauce)
1/2-1 tablespoon sriracha
1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 handful of mung bean sprouts

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How to Prepare Char Kway Teow: Malaysian Stir-Fried Rice Noodles [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Prepare everything first, once you start you cannot pause to do anything because the dish will stew or burn.
Heat the wok over a high heat, add the oils and heat until it smokes.
Add the garlic and spring onions and stir briefly until the garlic starts to colour
Add the noodles, the protein bits and the sauces and stir to mix and fry for a couple of minutes
Stir through the bean sprouts and serve.

Notes

It is important to cook this for one, otherwise the wok just won't stay hot enough and the dish will stew rather than fry.

Nutritional Information

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