Curry Mee is one of those dishes that you can throw together at the last minute and your guests would be none the wiser. This spicy noodle depends heavily on a variety of condiments like hard boiled eggs and fried tofu to give it depth and complexity. But your choices aren't limited with just those. Here's a recipe you can try.
40gdried chiliespre-soaked with hot water and drained
230gdried prawnswashed & pre-soaked with hot water and drained
18gshrimp pastebelacan
120gcurry powder
1tbspchili powderoptional
7cupswater
400mlcoconut milk
2tspsalt
2cupsoil
2small packets of yellow noodles
1/2poundchicken breast
2cupsbean sprouts
8eggs
16medium prawns
16 fish cake slices
16clams
5green chilies
green onions and fried shallots for garnish
Instructions
You can first prepare the condiments of your choice first like hard-boiled eggs, bean sprouts, fried tofu, etc. The duration will depend on how many there are.
Boil chicken in chicken stock, drain and shred into tiny pieces.
Blanch the yellow noodles until al dente and set aside.
Grind shallots, ginger, garlic, fresh and dried chilies, dried prawns, and shrimp paste into a fine paste.
Then, stir in chili powder and curry powder.
In a shallow pan, heat some oil under a medium low heat. Sautee until aromatic and well-toasted.
Stir in the water and coconut milk.
Allow to come to the boil before adding the seasonings.
Add fish balls and prawns and allow to cook.
Finally add in the taupok or taupo. Your curry mee gravy is done.
Serve with the yellow noodles along with the shredded chicken and any condiments and toppings you've prepared.