Sponsored Recipe: Mee Istimewa (Noodle Soup)

Name: Sponsored Recipe: Mee Istimewa (Noodle Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic; 1 tsp. finely chopped shallots; 1/4 cup finely chopped onions; 4 oz. thinly sliced beef or chicken (or 4 oz peeled shrimp or sliced tofu); 1 cup sauce (mix 1 cup of ketchup with 2 1/2 cups of Bentara Sweet Chili Sauce; 4 cups homemade or low-sodium beef or chicken broth; 1 cup chopped peanuts; 1/8 tsp freshly ground white pepper; 8 oz. cooked egg noodles; 1 leaf cabbage, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 small carrot, julienned; 2 stalks of yu choy (or substitute with baby spinach, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1/2 oz. bean sprouts

Servings: persons

1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
4 oz. thinly sliced beef or chicken (or 4 oz peeled shrimp or sliced tofu)
1 cup sauce (mix 1 cup of ketchup with 2 1/2 cups of Bentara Sweet Chili Sauce
4 cups homemade or low-sodium beef or chicken broth
1 cup chopped peanuts
1/8 tsp freshly ground white pepper
8 oz. cooked egg noodles
1 leaf cabbage, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small carrot, julienned
2 stalks of yu choy (or substitute with baby spinach, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 oz. bean sprouts

1
In a wok or medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, add garlic, shallots and onions and stir fry until lightly browned but not burned, about 2 minutes. Add the meat and continue cooking until the meat is almost cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
2
If using shrimp or tofu, add them towards the end of cooking together with the noodles, as both need less time to cook.
3
Add in the sauce, broth, peanuts, pepper and salt. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
4
Add in cabbage and carrots and simmer until the meat and the vegetables are cooked through about 3 minutes.
5
Add the noodles, the yu choy and bean sprouts and bring to a boil.
6
Serve garnished with a lime wedge and the other garnish ingredients, if using.

1165

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 Tbs. vegetable oil, 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tsp. finely chopped shallots, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Sponsored Recipe: Mee Istimewa (Noodle Soup) 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!