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Siamese Fried Noodle (Mee Siam)

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Ingredients: 300 grams rice vermicelli (meehoon)- soaked in water for 5 minutes,300 grams rice vermicelli (meehoon)- soaked in water for 5 minutes,300 grams prawns, shelled and deveined,2 pieces firm tofu, sliced,200 grams beansprouts,150 grams chives, cut into 2 cm length,80 grams dried shrimps, wash and chopped coarsely,4 kaffir lime leaves, shredded finely,cup oil,4 cloves garlic,4 shallots,1 small knob of fresh turmeric (or 1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder),3 birds eye chillies (up to individual),2 candlenuts,1 stalk lemongrass,3 tablespoons chopped ginger flower (bunga kantan),2 teaspoons sugar,1 teaspoon chicken stock granules,1/2 teaspoon pepper,2 tablespoons fish sauce,1 tablespoon soy sauce,1/2 tablespoon tamarind paste,2 cups water
Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a frying pan. Lightly fry the chopped dried shrimps and tofu separately. Dish out and leave aside.
  2. Stir fry the pounded ingredients and kaffir lime leaves until aromatic.
  3. Add prawns and fry until they are half-cooked. Dish out the prawns and set aside.
  4. Add in seasonings and bring to the boil.
  5. Add meehoon and stir fry.
  6. Mix in dried shrimps, tofu slices, prawns, chives and beansprouts. Toss well.
  7. Serve hot with a drizzle of lime/lemon juice.

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