Mee Siam (Spicy Rice Vermicelli) Recipe

Name: Mee Siam (Spicy Rice Vermicelli)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 red chilies dried; 1/2 tablespoon taucheo /salted bean paste; 5 garlic; 5 shallots; 1/2 inch belacan roasted, /shrimp paste; 1 tablespoon curry powder fish; 10 prawns medium size; rice noodles as needed, blanch to soften; tofu pok/puffs; 1 handful chives kucai/; eggs boiled; lime leaves tear into pieces.; lime wedges; 1 cup coconut milk thick; 3 tablespoons oil; salt for taste; prawns; coconut milk; rice noodles; lime leaves; lime

Servings: persons

4 red chilies dried
1/2 tablespoon taucheo /salted bean paste
5 garlic
5 shallots
1/2 inch belacan roasted, /shrimp paste
1 tablespoon curry powder fish
10 prawns medium size
rice noodles as needed, blanch to soften
tofu pok/puffs
1 handful chives kucai/
eggs boiled
lime leaves tear into pieces.
lime wedges
1 cup coconut milk thick
3 tablespoons oil
salt for taste
prawns
coconut milk
rice noodles
lime leaves
lime

1
Simmer prawns with one cup of water till cooked.
2
Remove from heat.
3
Peel prawns; keep aside.
4
Also keep aside the stock.
5
Heat oil and fry chili paste till aromatic and oil splits.
6
Pour in prawn stock and another 2 cups of water.
7
Season with salt (use sparingly as taucheo is also salty) and let it simmer.
8
Once heated through, add lime leaves, tofu pok and pour coconut milk in.
9
Continue to simmer over low heat for another 3-4 mins.
10
Assemble noodles in a bowl with chives and boiled eggs.
11
Pour soup over and serve with lime.

335

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 red chilies dried, 1/2 tablespoon taucheo /salted bean paste, 5 garlic, 5 shallots, and more.

Yes, Mee Siam (Spicy Rice Vermicelli) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mee Siam (Spicy Rice Vermicelli)

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