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Mee Siam (Spicy Rice Vermicelli)

Navaneetham Krishnan
3 minutes
4 servings
Intermediate
This Asian soup noodles is sure to be a hit with its blend of spicy, salty and tangy flavors.
Mee Siam (Spicy Rice Vermicelli)

Total Steps

11

Ingredients

16

Tools Needed

7

Ingredients

  • 3-4 dried red chilies
  • 1/2 tablespoons taucheo / salted bean paste
  • 5 garlic
  • 5 shallots
  • 1/2 inch roasted belacan / shrimp paste
  • 1 tablespoons fish curry powder
  • 10 medium size prawns
  • rice noodles(optional)
  • tofu pok / puffs
  • 1 handful kucai / chives
  • eggs
  • lime leaves
  • lime wedges
  • 1 cup thick coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • salt(optional)

Instructions

1

Step 1

Blend the dried red chilies, taucheo/salted bean paste, garlic, shallots, roasted belacan/shrimp paste, and fish curry powder with some water to form a thick paste.

2

Step 2

until cooked

Simmer the prawns with one cup of water until cooked.

3

Step 3

Remove the prawns from heat, peel them, and set aside.

4

Step 4

Keep the prawn stock aside.

5

Step 5

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the prepared chili paste until it is aromatic and the oil separates.

6

Step 6

Pour in the prawn stock and an additional 2 cups of water.

7

Step 7

Season the soup with salt, using sparingly as taucheo is salty, and let it simmer.

8

Step 8

Once the soup is heated through, add the lime leaves and tofu pok, then pour in the coconut milk.

9

Step 9

3-4 minutes

Continue to simmer the soup over low heat for 3-4 minutes.

10

Step 10

In a serving bowl, arrange the blanched rice noodles, chives, and boiled eggs.

11

Step 11

Pour the hot soup over the assembled ingredients and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Tools & Equipment

blender or food processor
pot or saucepan
stove
frying pan or wok
measuring spoons
measuring cups
serving bowls

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