🍽Mee goreng mamak
Dairy-freeFish-freeSesame-freeNut-freeContains eggs
Mee goreng mamak
Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. In mee goreng mamak, Peanuts, Chilli and Prawns are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
Servings:4
- 1Heat oil in a pan at medium heat. Then, add peanuts, dried chillies, dried shrimps and dhal. Fry the aromatics until fragrant. Remove from pan and leave aside.
- 2Blend fried ingredients with tamarind paste and water until fine. Then, sauté the blended ingredients in oil heated over low heat. Continue cooking until the oil separates from the paste and turns a darker shade.
- 3Skin and cut potatoes into small chunks and boil them in a pot of water until knife-tender. Once ready, remove them from the pot and leave aside. Discard water.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 713
- Protein
- 7.6g
- Carbs
- 15.8g
Chef tips
For a kosher-friendly family meal, replace the seafood with thin strips of chicken or crispy tofu cubes. If the children prefer it mild, reduce the chilli and add a touch more sweet soya sauce.
Culinary reasoning
Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. In mee goreng mamak, Peanuts, Chilli and Prawns are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.