Mee rebus (noodles in thick sweet potato sauce)

A Malaysian and Singaporean noodle dish: yellow egg noodles in a thick, slightly sweet, spiced sweet potato sauce, with boiled egg, tofu and lime.

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Method

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1. Cook the sweet potato in the stock for 15 minutes until completely tender, then blend smooth with the liquid using a hand blender. ⏱ Timer: 15 min
2. Blend the shallots, garlic, chilli, dried shrimp and shrimp paste into a paste.
3. Fry the paste in the oil in a pot for 8-10 minutes, then add the spice mix and the meat or shrimp, and fry for 3 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 8 min
4. Pour in the sweet potato liquid, season with sugar and salt, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes until thick and sauce-like. ⏱ Timer: 10 min
5. Reheat the noodles and bean sprouts in boiling water for 30 seconds, then divide among bowls.
6. Pour over the thick sauce, and top with boiled egg, tofu, spring onion, green chilli and fried shallots. Serve with lime.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

• The sauce thickens as it sits; thin with stock when reheating.
• Don't skip the lime — it balances the sauce's sweetness.

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