Nonya Dry Mee Siam

Growing up in Singapore, this is a popular dish we have all eaten before. When we talk about Mee Siam, two different types come to mind, a soup based Mee Siam which is popular amongst the Malay community and can be commonly found almost anywhere, and the other version is the dry, sweet and sour, Nonya style Mee Siam.

This week, home cook Sharon Tay is here to share with us her version of Nonya Dry Mee Siam recipe.

Interestingly, the word "Mee Siam" stands for “Thai noodles” in Malay language. Due to the popularity of this dish, many have claimed origin of this dish and to date we are still unsure where it started exactly.

Although there are many variants of this dish, the Nonya Dry Mee Siam is still one of Sharon's favourites. Each bite will bring out the full-on explosions of wonderfully sweet and spicy flavours.

So what are you waiting for? Full recipe of the Nonya Dry Mee Siam right below!

Nonya Dry Mee Siam

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Although there are many variants of this dish, the Nonya Dry Mee Siam is still one of Sharon's favourites. Each bite will bring out the full-on explosions of wonderfully sweet and spicy flavours.

• CuisineAsian, Peranakan

Servings	Prep Time
8 to 10 people	20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings Prep Time 8 to 10 people 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Nonya Dry Mee Siam Print Recipe Although there are many variants of this dish, the Nonya Dry Mee Siam is still one of Sharon's favourites. Each bite will bring out the full-on explosions of wonderfully sweet and spicy flavours. CuisineAsian, Peranakan Servings Prep Time 8 to 10 people 20 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings Prep Time 8 to 10 people 20 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 60 g assam paste rinsed
• 200 g shallots
• 80 g dried red chilli soak and deseed
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 200 ml olive oil
• 100 g tau cheo
• 5 gm Belachan toasted
• 5 L water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 packet dry bee hoon
• 200 g beansprouts
• 1 packet tow pok cut into strips
• 6 eggs boiled and sliced
• 300 g chives 1/3 of the chives: cut it into 2 inches long. Remaining will be used as garnish
• 100 g small limes rinse and cut the top tip
• 300 g fresh prawns blanched and remove shells
• 300 red chillies large wash and sliced

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Bee Hoon

1. In a bowl of room temperature water, soak Bee Hoon for 3 mins only. Remove from bowl and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Assam

1. In a bowl with washed Assam, pour in 1.5L of warm water and let it soak for 15 mins. Squeeze the pulp until you achieve a thick juice. Drain and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Chilli paste

1. In a blender, add in soaked dried chilli, shallots, toasted belachan with 100g oil. Blend into a fine paste. Set aside

Step 4: Cook

1. In a heated wok with 100g oil, fry the chilli paste on low heat for about 8 minutes till fragrant and oil starts to seep out.
2. Add in tau cheo, sugar and salt.
3. Add in Bee Hoon and give it a good mix with the rempah.
4. Add in 2 inch long chives, bean sprouts and tau pok
5. Add in enough assam water to cover the bee hoon. Give it a good mix and cover with lid.
6. Bring to high heat and boil the noodle for 4 mins till the bee hoon absorbs the liquid and it soft. Add more Assam water, if needed.
7. Add in more sugar and salt, as desired.

Step 5: Assemble and Serve

1. Place the bee hoon in a big serving bowl, garnish with egg, prawns, chives, chilli and lime. Serve immediately.

Recipe adapted from Sharon Tay @ Upper East Coast RoadThinking of what’s cooking next door?
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