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Hokkien Mee

Name: Hokkien Mee
Cuisine: Singaporean
Ingredients: 200g yellow noodles; 100g rice vermicelli; 150g prawns; 100g squid; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp pork lard; 2 egg; 400ml fish stock; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 wedge lime; to taste chilli

Hokkien Mee is a beloved Singaporean stir-fried noodle dish characterized by its rich seafood broth and a harmonious blend of prawns, squid, and egg noodles. It holds cultural significance as a street food staple, showcasing the culinary fusion of Chinese and local flavors in Singapore.

11 ingredients

umamisavoryseafoodslightly spicyrich

Culinary DNA Preview

Singaporean70%

Hokkien30%

Ingredients

yellow noodles
200g
rice vermicelli
100g
prawns
150g
squid
100g
garlic
3 cloves
pork lard
2 tbsp
egg
2
fish stock
400ml
soy sauce
1 tbsp
lime
1 wedge
chilli
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the Fujian province in China, Hokkien Mee was adapted by immigrants in Singapore, integrating local ingredients and techniques to create a unique version distinct from its Chinese ancestor.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Singaporean70%

ingredients+techniques

Hokkien30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

stir-frying simmering scrambling

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