Spicy Rice Vermicelli (Mee Siam - Malay Dish)

Name: Spicy Rice Vermicelli (Mee Siam - Malay Dish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients:; 12 big grey prawns (shelled and deveined); 50g of dried small shrimps; 1 teaspoon sugar; 4 pcs of 50g Rice Vermicilli; 1 tablespoon of Tauco (fermented yellow beans); 5ml of water; Spice Paste:; 4 big red chillies; 2 medium onions; 3 garlic; 1 tablespoon taucheo (fermented yellow beans); Garnishing:; 2 sliced whole limes

Servings: persons

Ingredients:
12 big grey prawns (shelled and deveined)
50g of dried small shrimps
1 teaspoon sugar
4 pcs of 50g Rice Vermicilli
1 tablespoon of Tauco (fermented yellow beans)
5ml of water
Spice Paste:
4 big red chillies
2 medium onions
3 garlic
1 tablespoon taucheo (fermented yellow beans)
Garnishing:
2 sliced whole limes

1
Soak the vermicelli in warm water for about 30 minutes or until they turn soft. Drain and set aside.
2
Grind the spice paste using a food blender and set aside.
3
Heat up a wok with 2 tablespoons of oil. Put in the prawns and cook them till they turn pink. Remove them and put them aside. Using (the same oil + additional 4 tablespoons of oil) until it is heated, fry the spice paste until aromatic and the oil separates. Throw in the 50g of dried small shrimps and 1 tablespoon of tauco. Put in the sugar. Mix well. 30sec later, put in the cooked prawns. Mix well. 30sec later, put in the rice vermicilli. Mix everything well. If the mixture gets too dry, put in the 5 ml of water.
4
Make sure that you mix the rice vermicilli and the paste well.
5
Serve it with 2 sliced whole limes. Serve the dish immediately.

520

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients:, 12 big grey prawns (shelled and deveined), 50g of dried small shrimps, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Rice Vermicelli (Mee Siam - Malay Dish) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!