
Fried Mee Suah (Stir-fried Vermicelli)
A unique way to prepare mee suah by first deep-frying and then blanching it, resulting in a fragrant and firm texture when stir-fried with vegetables and egg.
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Ingredients16 items
Instructions
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Heat cooking oil in a wok to approximately 130-140°C (medium heat).
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Carefully place the mee suah bundles into the hot oil and deep fry until they turn a light golden color. Do not let them get too dark.
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Remove the fried mee suah from the wok and drain excess oil. Set aside to cool.
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Slice the shiitake mushrooms, onion, and red bell pepper into thin strips. Chop the green onions into 1-inch pieces.
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Beat the egg in a small bowl.
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In a separate small bowl, combine oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, dark soy sauce, and water to create the seasoning sauce. Stir well.
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Pour out the frying oil from the wok, leaving a small amount if desired, or clean the wok. Add water and bring it to a boil.
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Add the fried mee suah to the boiling water and blanch briefly until it softens and separates. Do not overcook to avoid breakage.
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Drain the blanched mee suah and immediately rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
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Heat the wok with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil or pork lard until hot.
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Pour in the beaten egg and scramble it until just set but not fully cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
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Add pork lard (or cooking oil) to the wok if needed. Add sliced onion and shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry until fragrant.
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Add the blanched mee suah to the wok and stir-fry to combine with the aromatics.
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Pour in the prepared seasoning sauce and continue to stir-fry, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated.
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Add the sliced red bell pepper and bean sprouts. Stir-fry quickly over high heat to maintain their crispness.
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Return the scrambled egg to the wok along with the chopped green onions. Season with white pepper.
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Continue to stir-fry everything together over high heat until well combined and the noodles are slightly dry and fragrant.
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Drizzle Shaoxing wine around the edge of the wok for an aromatic finish, then give it a final quick stir-fry.
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Serve the Fried Mee Suah immediately.
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