Simple Rice Vermicelli Stir Fry (Mee Hoon Goreng)

Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Southeast Asian · Malaysian

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

10 min

Serving

2-3 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~380 kcal

Spicy Level

Mild
Recipe by A PINCH OF SALT BY SARA on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare Rice Vermicelli

    Rinse the 200g of rice vermicelli under running water, then soak it in water for to soften. Set aside.

  2. Fry Anchovies

    Heat cooking oil in a pan. Add 1/2 cup of cleaned anchovies and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. Push the fried anchovies to one side of the pan.

  3. Sauté Spices and Onions

    Add 1 teaspoon of mixed spices or mustard seeds to the oil with the anchovies and fry until fragrant. Then, add 2 large sliced onions and until they become translucent, stirring occasionally.

  4. Add Chilies and Curry Leaves

    Add 10 dried chilies and 2 sprigs of curry leaves to the pan. for another until the curry leaves are fragrant and the chilies are slightly .

  5. Combine with Vermicelli

    Add the soaked rice vermicelli (without the soaking water) to the pan. Mix well with the ingredients using low heat, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.

  6. Season and Cook

    Sprinkle salt to taste over the vermicelli and mix thoroughly. Pour approximately 1/2 cup of water into the pan and continue to cook, stirring gently, until the noodles are soft and the water has been absorbed. Ensure the noodles are fully cooked and tender.

  7. Serve

    Once the rice vermicelli is soft and well-mixed, it is ready to be served hot.

Before You Cook

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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)

  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
AllergensThis recipe contains fish.
fish

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add scrambled eggs or choppedCustomise

    Add scrambled eggs or chopped vegetables like carrots and cabbage for more substance.

  • Substitute anchovies with shrimp orIngredient swap

    Substitute anchovies with shrimp or chicken for a different protein.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • PreparationEnsure the Rice Vermicelli Is Soaked Just Right

    Not too soft, not too hard – for the best texture.

  • Flavour tipAdjust the Number of Dried

    Adjust the number of dried chilies to your preferred spice level.

  • TipKeep the Heat Low When

    Keep the heat low when mixing the vermicelli to prevent it from sticking or breaking.

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