Ramadan 2020: Fried Mee Siam

Fried Mee Siam Recipe

Servings: 5
INGREDIENTS:

• 400 gm bee hoon noodle, soak in water to soften
• 4 tbsp fermented soy beans, wash and lightly mashed
• 5 tbsp chilli paste
• 300 gm beef, thinly sliced (you can also use prawns)
• 1 piece fishcake, sliced
• chives
• 200 gm beansprouts, remove tails
• 1-2 small fried firm tofu / taupok (puff tofu)
• 1/2 tsp salt, adjust to taste
• 2 tsp sugar, adjust to taste
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• 1/2 cup water

(A) BLEND:

• 10 shallots
• 5 cloves garlic
• 5 tbsp dried shrimps, soak in water to soften
• 1/4 cup water

DIRECTIONS:

1. Blend all ingredients (A) into a smooth paste.

2. Heat oil and stir in blended ingredients. Stir until fragrant.

3. Add chilli paste and cook until oil starts to separate. Stir occasionally.

4. Add beef and water (add more water if needed). Simmer gently until beef slices are tender.

5. Next, add in mashed fermented soy beans. Mix briefly.

6. Stir in salt and sugar.

7. Add bee hoon. Stir-fry until well combined.

8. Serve Fried Mee Siam with calamansi lime, fried tofu/taupok and a boiled egg (optional).

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