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Bak Chor Mee

Cultural Context

Bak Chor Mee, a beloved dish in Singapore, has its roots in Teochew cuisine, where it was traditionally served by street hawkers. The dish features a delightful mix of textures and flavors, showcasing the harmony of minced pork, noodles, and savory sauces. Today, it has evolved into a popular comfort food, with variations found in many hawker centers across Singapore, appealing to both locals and tourists alike.

SingaporeanSGmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
8 oz egg noodles
1 lb minced pork
4 oz pork liver
4 oz fish cake
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon chili paste
3 cloves garlic
2 shallots
2 green onions
4 oz bok choy
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon white pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

minced pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

pork liver

🥗Healthier: chicken liver

💰Cheaper: beef liver

Chicken liver is lower in fat, and beef liver is generally more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offer a similar flavor profile.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar spice level with fewer ingredients.

1

Prepare egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente.

2

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant.

3

Add minced pork and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

4

Incorporate pork liver and fish cake, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

5

Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, and chili paste, mixing well to combine flavors.

6

Add cooked noodles to the pan, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce.

7

Serve noodles in a bowl, topped with bok choy and green onions.

8

Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle white pepper before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Minced Pork Noodles肉脞面

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