Directions

To Cook

1. Combine the chilli paste ingredients in a food processor or blender until it is a fine paste.
2. Stir fry the prawn heads and shells with 3 tbsp oil in a pan.
3. Add the ⅔ of spice paste, chicken stock, taucheo, assam paste and hot water.
4. Season with salt and sugar to taste.
5. Boil for 30 mins.
6. Cook the prawns in the gravy.
7. Add 3 tbsp oil to the pan and add the minced dried shrimps, frying until fragrant.
8. Add the remaining spice paste and bee hoon.
9. Season with salt to taste.
10. Add the beansprouts and fry until the chilli paste has coated the bee hoon.
11. Divide into the desired portions, ensuring that the gravy covers the noodles.
12. Top with the hard-boiled eggs, tau gua, prawns, chives and optional garnishings.