EASY KHUA MEE | Lao Caramelized Fried Rice Noodle | ຂົ້ວໝີ່ | Fawm Qaab Zib

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is more accessible.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar sweetness, while soy sauce is widely available.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola oil is often less expensive.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: none

White pepper offers a different flavor profile but is often more affordable.

Soak pho noodles in room temperature water for 45 minutes to an hour.

Whisk together 12 eggs, salt, black pepper, and chicken bouillon powder in a bowl.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Pour the egg mixture into the hot pan and cook until set, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds. Set aside to cool.

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Add the soaked noodles to the boiling water for 30 to 45 seconds until al dente, then transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.

Drain the noodles and set aside.

Chop cilantro, slice shallot, mince garlic, and cut the cooled omelette into strips.

In a hot pan, add oil, shallot, and garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Add coconut sugar and stir until caramelized.

Add fish sauce, seasoning sauce, sweet black soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and salt; stir and allow to boil.

Add the noodles to the sauce and mix well using tongs or chopsticks.

Transfer noodles to a bowl to cool, ensuring they remain sticky but moist.

Mix in the omelette strips, chopped cilantro, and green onions.

Top with dried fried thai peppers for extra heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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