Malaysian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Mee Siam Goreng
30 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
A home-friendly stir-fried version of the sweet-sour noodle dish often served in Malaysia.
Ingredients
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- 300 g rice vermicelli
- 2 tbsp oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallot, sliced
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 200 g firm tofu, cubed
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp water
- for serving lime wedges
Let’s make it
- Soak or briefly boil vermicelli until just tender, then drain well.
- Stir-fry garlic and shallot in oil 1 minute. Add tofu and cook until lightly golden.
- Mix tamarind, sweet soy sauce, chili sauce, sugar, salt, and water; pour into the pan.
- Add vermicelli and bean sprouts. Toss 2–3 minutes until evenly coated and hot.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Use less chili sauce and add extra lime for a bright but mild plate.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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