Malaysia’s Best: Claypot Mee Tai Bak Recipe 砂煲老鼠粉 Lou Shu Fun • Stir Fried Malaysian Mee Tai Mak

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based option that is budget-friendly.

fish balls

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: imitation crab

Imitation crab is often less expensive and can mimic the texture.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often cheaper and gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Heat lard oil in a claypot until hot.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add minced meat and cook until browned.

Stir in the mee tai bak and mix well with the meat.

Add light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper; stir to combine.

Add water if necessary to help cook the noodles.

Cook until noodles are tender and flavors meld.

Top with prawns, raw eggs, and garnish with spring onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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