To Cook
Prepare vermicelli as per instructions on package. Ensure that vermicelli is not overcooked, then refresh in cold water, drain and set aside.
Steam the prawns with their shells on for 10 mins until cooked and then peel off the shells. This helps as the prawns will not shrink.
In a big bowl, mix the shallots with the dressing and add in the vermicelli. When evenly mixed, add in prawns, half of the toasted groundnuts and kerisik.
Garnish with the remaining toasted groundnuts, coconut and curled coriander sprigs.
Noodles
Stuffed Squid with Lemongrass Pork and Vermicelli
To Cook
Season squids in marinade for 30 mins. In a separate bowl, mix pork, lemongrass, water chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms and seasoning mix until well combined. Add softened bean vermicelli, mix well and the filling is ready.
Stuff the squids with filling. Seal the opening of both squids with toothpicks. Place the squids on a steam proof dish and steam over high heat for 15 mins. Remove.
Coat cooked squids with Lee Kum Kee Chicken Marinade. Heat some oil in a frying pan and fry both squids slightly. Dish out.
Cut the stuffed squids into sections. In a saucepan, cook the sauce mix until thickened. Drizzle over the squids and serve.
Noodles with XO Sauce
To Prep
Mix garlic with seasoning mix and add hot water. Stir to combine. Set aside.
To Cook
Cook the noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Blanch lettuce until slightly wilted.
Drizzle sauce over cooked noodles and mix well. Top with XO Sauce and sprinkle with spring onions. Serve with a side of blanched lettuce. Mix noodles well and enjoy!
Noodles with Oyster Sauce and Vinegar
To Cook
Cook the noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a serving dish.
In a bowl, add all seasoning mix ingredients and stir to combine. Pour over noodles and toss to mix thoroughly. Garnish with spring onions and serve with side dishes.
Stir Fried Chinese Udon
To Prep
Place sliced pork into a bowl and add in marinade ingredients. Mix well.
To Cook
Blanch udon noodles in boiling water and drain. Set aside.
In a pan, heat oil and stir fry pork until cooked. Toss in udon, bean sprouts and spring onions. Drizzle in Chinese Braising Sauce and stir fry to mix well until heated through. Serve.
Steamed Scallops with Black Bean Garlic Sauce
To Cook
Mix softened bean vermicelli with Seasoned Soy Sauce for Seafood.
Place some seasoned vermicelli between scallop and shell. Top with seasoning mix.
Steam scallops over high heat for 8 mins. Sprinkle with spring onions and fried garlic. Pour hot oil over scallops and serve immediately.
Stir Fried Rice Noodles with Beef in All-Purpose Marinade
To Cook
Mix beef with marinade ingredients.
In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and sauté beansprouts for 1 min. Drain. Add 2 tbsp oil and sauté spring onions. Add in beef and carrots, stir fry until cooked through. Add rice noodles, beansprouts, yellow chives and seasoning mix. Sauté well until heated through.
Dish out and serve.
Steamed Chicken with Fine Shrimp Sauce
To Cook
Mix all ingredients with marinade. Steam on high heat for 10 mins or until cooked through.
Remove and serve.
Stir Fried Vegetarian Egg Noodles
To Cook
Cook egg noodles in boiling water according to package instructions. Drain. Combine sauce mix ingredients in a bowl.
In a pan, heat up oil and sauté Chinese mushrooms until fragrant. Add white fungus, carrots, mushrooms and baby corns. Stir fry for 1 min.
Toss in egg noodles and drizzle in sauce mix ingredients. Stir until well combined and heated through. Dish out and serve.
Shortcut Curry Vermicelli
To Cook
Pour the Malaysia Mild Curry Sauce and water into a pot and bring to boil.
Add the soaked rice vermicelli and simmer for 3 mins.
Add cooked chicken, cabbage and green beans as toppings. Garnish and serve hot.
Mee Soto
To Prep
Blend together the shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and lemongrass using a blender until you get a thick paste. Make sure to only use the softer, white portion of the lemongrass stalks.
Saute the cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, and cardamom pods until fragrant.
Then, add in the finely blended paste, followed by the anise powder, cumin powder, and white pepper.
Saute the mixture until the oil rises, then add water and mix them well.
Allow the soup to come to a boil before adding in the chicken quarters and chicken bouillon cubes.
Bring the soup back up to a boil, before reducing the heat to low allowing it to simmer.
When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the soup and remove the cooked meat from the bone. Shred the meat into small pieces and reserve 250g for the Bergedil.
To Cook
Wash and peel the potatoes before slicing into thin pieces to let them cook faster.
Fry the sliced potatoes until golden brown, then mash them with a potato masher.
Mix in the chicken, fried shallots, coriander leaves, scallions, and pepper. Add salt to taste.
Mix until all the ingredients are evenly spread. Then, shape into 3cm wide medallions.
Beat the eggs with some salt.
Dip the Bergedils in the egg wash and fry until golden brown.
Place the cooked Bergedil on a paper towel to absorb some of the excess oil and allow to cool.
To Assemble
Blanch your choice of noodles and place into a bowl.
Put a few Bergedils. bean sprouts, and a hard-boiled egg (halved), and some shredded chicken into the bowl of noodles.
Ladle the soup over the noodles and garnish with fried scallions and coriander leaves.
Tokushima Ramen
For the Broth
Place the pork and chicken bones in a stock pot. Add enough water to the pot to fully immerse them. Cover with a lid. Over high heat, bring the water to boil. Once boiled, drain the bones and wash any dark marrow or coagulated blood off from the pork with cold water.
Rinse the pot, put the bones back in along with the rest of the ingredients for the broth. Add water to barely just cover the ingredients. Cover with a lid. Over high heat, bring the water to a boil.
Once boiled, simmer the ingredients in the pot while covered on low for 6-12 hrs on the stove, or 12-18 hrs in a slow cooker. Check the first 10-15 mins after turning down the heat to make sure it’s just barely simmering.
For the Pork Belly
Put all the ingredients in a small pot.
Simmer over high heat until meat turns golden brown and the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and separate meat from thick sauce.
To Serve
In a serving bowl, add 2-3 tbsp of thick sauce (from pork belly) as base. Then pour over the thick bone broth to fill half of the bowl.
Add ramen noodles and top with cooked pork belly and a raw egg. Garnish with spring onions and serve.