Kwetiau Goreng
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with chicken, shrimp, and eggs
The recipe
Kwetiau Goreng is the Indonesian fried flat rice noodle. The noodle is a wide, flat rice noodle (kwetiau), and the stir-fry is sweet-savory thanks to a heavy hand with kecap manis. Unlike Chinese *char kway teow*, Indonesian kwetiau goreng is drier and slightly sweeter, with the same wok-charred smoky flavor. The classic version has shrimp, chicken, and eggs, plus chives and bean sprouts. It's sold everywhere from street carts to fancy Chinese-Indonesian restaurants, and is one of the most ordered dishes in Indonesia.
Ingredients
Method
💡 Tips from the kitchen
- ·Fresh kwetiau is non-negotiable. The dried version doesn't have the right chew.
- ·Wok heat must be screaming. This is not a stir-fry for medium heat.
- ·Indonesian kwetiau is sweeter than its Chinese counterpart. Trust the kecap manis.
The story
Did you know?
🇮🇩 Indonesia has 17,000+ islands — only 6,000 are inhabited.
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Kwetiau Goreng is one of Indonesia's heritage dishes. Want to try the recipe at home?
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