I get it - it's tough juggling work stress and the nightmare of traffic jams, but hey, when you find a spare moment, why not prep and freeze some meals? And let's not forget, cooking isn't just for the ladies - hubs can get their hands dirty too!
Now, onto something delicious: Malay Style Prawn Noodles/Mee Udang.
Malay Style Prawn Noodles/Mee Udang features prawn and anchovy broth-based noodles, setting it apart from Chinese-style dishes like Penang Prawn Mee or Hae Mee. The inspiration for my version of this dish? It's a mystery to me! One day, while surfing the web, the idea just popped into my head.
Now, let's be real - the cooking process can get a bit involved, and the ingredient list might seem lengthy. But fear not, everything you need can be found at your local grocery store. And trust me, the effort is totally worth it once you taste the explosion of flavors in every mouthful.
I've even included a recipe for a spicy sambal dip to accompany the dish, adding an extra layer of deliciousness. As a Malaysian, I believe a sambal dip is a must-have, don't you agree? I mean, what's a Malaysian noodle dish without that spicy kick? We Malaysians sure do love our chilies!
Why not whip up this dish for a cozy family meal on Sundays or when you have guests over? It's sure to be a hit, especially on those rainy days when you're craving some comfort food.
Alright, enough chit-chat. Let's get cooking!
For
Sambal/Chilli Dip
Ingredients
10
dried red chillies (soaked to soften)
1/2
inch roasted belacan/shrimp paste
1/4
cup oil
Salt
to taste
Method
Prepare
Sambal/Chilli Dip
Blend
chillies with belacan for a thick paste.
Heat
oil and fry the paste with salt, until aromatic and oil floats.
Remove
and set aside.
Method
Prepare
Prawn Broth
Heat
oil and fry prawn shells/heads until crispy.
Pour
water and simmer over low heat to reduce to 1/3.
Cool
down, blend, strain, and pour back into the pot. Set aside.
Ingredients
One handful of anchovies/ikan bilis
1/2-inch smashed ginger
1 or 2 smashed lemongrass/serai
2 cups water
Salt to taste
Prepare
Anchovy Broth
Simmer
anchovies, ginger, lemongrass and water over low heat to extract broth.
Strain
and combine with prawn broth.
Set
aside.
Other
Ingredients/For Assembling (As Needed)
Fresh
prawns - deveined and leave the shell on (blanch in the broth)
Yellow
noodles - blanch to soften
Fried
shallots
Sliced
red chillies
Boiled
eggs
Bean
sprouts - blanch to soften
Boiled
potatoes
Sliced
spring onion
Sliced
coriander leaves
Calamansi
lime/limau kasturi
Assembling
Place
noodles in a bowl and pour broth over.
Garnish with garnished with fried
shallots, sliced red chillies, boiled eggs, bean sprouts, boiled potatoes,
spring onion, and coriander leaves.
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