Home cooking attempt — Char Kway Teow from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Char Kway Teow from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting lemongrass right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The fragrant and layered result was rewarding once I got it right.

Singapore's hawker culture was inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. I served it with Tiger beer as the recipe suggested and the pairing made sense. It took longer than I expected but the outcome was genuinely satisfying. Making Char Kway Teow yourself gives you a new appreciation for what goes into it at a restaurant.