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Mee Hoon Kueh

Cultural Context

Mee Hoon Kueh, originating from the Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, is a beloved dish that showcases handmade noodles in a comforting broth. Traditionally enjoyed as a breakfast or lunch item, it reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks using simple ingredients to create a hearty meal. Today, it has gained popularity in various Asian countries, often featuring unique regional twists and adaptations.

ChineseSGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500g Plain Flour
1 egg
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
250ml water
30g Ikan Bilis
20g Dried prawns
3 Small Onions
3 cloves Garlic
2.5L Water
3 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sugar
1/2 Chicken cube
200g Pork or Chicken
2 tsp light soy sauce
a dash of white pepper
2 tsp fried onion oil
200g Prawns
200g Spinach
Fried onions
Fried onion oil
White pepper powder
Fried Ikan Bilis
Cili padi

wheat flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

fish cake

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Tofu provides protein while being plant-based.

chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories and can be homemade.

1

Mix plain flour, water, and egg in a bowl until a dough forms.

2

Knead the dough until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

3

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

4

Tear the dough into small random pieces.

5

Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat.

6

Drop the dough pieces into boiling water and cook until they float, about 2-3 minutes.

7

Remove the cooked dough with a slotted spoon and set aside.

8

In a separate pot, prepare the soup by boiling water with ikan bilis, dried prawns, onions, garlic, salt, sugar, and chicken cube.

9

Add marinated pork or chicken to the soup and cook until done.

10

Fry the prawns in vegetable oil and add to the soup with some ladles of the soup base.

11

Add spinach to the soup and cook until wilted.

12

Serve the soup with the dough pieces, garnished with fried onions, fried ikan bilis, and a dash of white pepper.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingboilingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpotslotted spoon

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

nut-freesoy-free

Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

Mee Hoon KwayMian Fen Gui

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