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Penang Hokkien Mee w/Liam Ghani & Paul Gray (A Touch of Malaysia in South Africa)

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Penang Hokkien Mee

Cultural Context

Originating from the bustling streets of Penang, Hokkien Mee is a beloved noodle soup that reflects the region's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or lunch, it showcases the harmony of flavors from fresh prawns, pork, and a fragrant broth. Today, variations can be found across Malaysia and even in neighboring countries, each adding their unique twist to this comforting dish.

MalaysianMYPenangmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz egg noodles
1 lb prawns
1 lb pork belly
2 cups bean sprouts
2 hard-boiled eggs
4 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons chili paste
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 lime
6 cups water
1 lb prawn shells
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup tamarind water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup fried shallots

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

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based option for vegetarians.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: lean pork

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is more affordable and still flavorful.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Rice noodles are gluten-free and often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor for those avoiding fish.

1

Prepare sambal by roughly chopping onion, garlic, and chilies, then blend with oil.

2

Fry off prawn heads while sambal is cooking down.

3

Make a stock using chicken thighs and prawn shells, boiling them together.

4

Add the prepared sambal to the stock for flavor.

5

Blanch the egg noodles until tender and drain.

6

In the stock, add prawns and pork belly, cooking until the prawns are pink and the pork is cooked through.

7

Serve the noodles in bowls, ladle the hot stock with prawns and pork over the noodles, and top with bean sprouts, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and fried shallots.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potstrainerseparate potserving bowls

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishgluten

Also Known As

Prawn Noodle SoupHokkien Prawn Mee

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