MEE BANDUNG

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is often more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce can provide a similar umami flavor with lower sodium.

Blend the dried chillies, shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and shrimp powder into a paste.

Prepare pickled chillies by mixing red and green chillies with vinegar, hot water, sugar, and salt to taste.

In a pot, cook the yellow noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

In a large wok, heat oil and add the blended paste, sautéing until fragrant.

Add prawns and beef/mutton; cook until the meat is done.

Stir in beansprouts, celery leaves, and chives; mix well.

Add oyster sauce, chilli sauce, tomato sauce, white pepper, vinegar, and season with salt and sugar to taste.

In a separate bowl, mix corn flour with water to create a slurry; add to the wok to thicken the sauce.

Fold in the cooked noodles, tossing to combine with the sauce and other ingredients.

Garnish with lime and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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