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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Mee Siam
A Singapore and Malaysian rice vermicelli dish with a sweet-sour spicy gravy, egg, lime, sprouts, and sambal.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇲🇾 Malaysian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 25 min cook
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the noodles
- 300 g Rice vermicelli
For the sauce
- 250 g Shrimp
- 1 pcs Yellow onion
- 3 clove Garlic
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Fermented soybean paste
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Fish sauce
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Hot water
For the topping
- 2 pcs Eggs
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Bean sprouts
- 3 sprig Scallions
For serving
- 1 pcs Lemon
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice vermicelli in hot water for 6 minutes and drain.
6 min06:00 - 2
Boil the eggs for 9 minutes, peel, and slice.
9 min09:00 - 3
Soften the onion and garlic in vegetable oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the fermented soybean paste, tamarind paste, fish sauce, sugar, and hot water, then boil the sauce for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the shrimp to the sauce and cook for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Combine the vermicelli with the sauce and let it absorb for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 7
Serve mee siam with bean sprouts, scallions, egg, and lemon.
💡 Tip: If taucheo is unavailable, loosen light miso with a little soy sauce; because it is salty, tasting the sauce later is safer.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mee siam in bowls with egg, scallions, and lemon on top, plus sambal if desired.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
16
g protein
62
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 57%Fat 28%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Soy
- Egg
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mee Siam make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Mee Siam take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Mee Siam difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mee Siam have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 62g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Mee Siam contain?
This recipe contains Soy, Egg, Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mee Siam belong to?
This recipe belongs to Malaysian cuisine.How many ingredients does Mee Siam need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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