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mung bean sprouts
rinsed and drained
yellow onion
chopped
carrots
peeled and sliced
shredded napa cabbage
shredded
fresh chili peppers
finely chopped
garlic cloves
peeled and finely chopped
Chinese sausage (lop cheong)
sliced
peeled and deveined fresh medium shrimp
fresh rice noodles
oyster sauce
soy sauce
dark soy sauce
brown sugar
oil
for stir-frying
eggs
lightly beaten
salt
black pepper
freshly ground
fresh cilantro leaves
chopped
Rinse and drain the mung bean sprouts.
Peel and chop the onion.
Peel and cut the carrots diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces.
Shred the napa cabbage.
Cut chili peppers in half, remove seeds, and finely chop.
Peel and finely chop the garlic.
Cut Chinese sausage into thin diagonal pieces.
Steam the sausages for 10 minutes.
Soak shrimp in lightly salted warm water for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar; set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium heat and scramble the eggs; remove.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
Add onions and carrots, stir-fry until softened.
Add chilies and garlic, stir-fry until fragrant.
Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink.
Add sausages and stir in the cabbage.
Remove the mixture from the wok and clean it out.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the wok over medium heat.
Add the eggs and lightly scramble. Clean out the wok.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add the rice noodles and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Push noodles to the side and add the sauce to the middle. Heat to boiling, then mix with the noodles.
Add the other ingredients back into the pan.
Stir in the mung bean sprouts.
Cook for 30 seconds then stir in the egg.
Continue cooking, adding a bit of water if the mixture gets too dry.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your preferred spice level.
Don't overcrowd the wok; cook in batches if necessary.
Add a splash of chicken broth or water if the noodles become too dry.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The sauce can be made ahead of time.
Serve hot on a plate or in a bowl. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately after cooking.
Pairs well with a side of pickled vegetables.
Complements the spicy and savory flavors.
Balances the sweetness and spice.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A popular street food dish in Singapore and Malaysia.
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