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Mee Siam

Penang — Mother recipe · en it

A spicy noodle soup with a flavorful broth and vegetables, typical of Penang in Malaysia.

Mee Siam

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⏱️ 20 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 200g of spaghetti
  • 2 onions
  • 200g of mixed vegetables (leeks, scallions, carrots, pumpkin)
  • 200g of leafy vegetables (coriander, basil)
  • 1 chili pepper
  • 1 lemon
  • 200g of bell peppers
  • 3 tablespoons of sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. In a pot, cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted water.
  2. Meanwhile, chop the vegetables and leaves, and blanch them in salted water.
  3. In a pan, heat the sesame oil and sauté the finely chopped onions.
  4. Add the sliced bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the blanched vegetables and leaves, and stir in the soy sauce, ground pepper, sugar, and salt.
  6. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Finally, add the cooked spaghetti and mix well.
  8. Serve hot with lemon juice on the side.

The story

Mee Siam is a dish originating from the northeastern part of Malaysia, particularly popular in Penang, where Malaysian cuisine blends with Chinese and Indonesian influences.

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