Bouillon Mee foon | Mauritian Chicken Rice Vermicelli Soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more economical.

rice vermicelli

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos can be more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, and seasoning water is budget-friendly.

Marinate chicken with 1 TSP fish sauce, 1 TSP light soy sauce, 1 TSP corn starch, and pepper to taste.

Soak dry shiitake mushrooms in hot water for at least 10 minutes, then drain and cut, discarding the tough parts.

In a pot, combine 1L chicken broth and 500ml water; bring to a simmer.

Add marinated chicken breast and cook until tender.

Add sliced carrots, baby corn, and soaked shiitake mushrooms; simmer until vegetables are tender.

Add rice vermicelli directly to the broth, allowing it to soak and cook.

Season with 1 TBSP light soy sauce and pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped spring onion and pak-choi before serving.

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