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Mee Udang
Mee udang (Malay prawn noodles) is one of my all-time favorite Malaysian dishes, with juicy prawns, springy noodles, and a thick, flavorful gravy. I’m excited to share this simple recipe and tips to help you recreate the rich, comforting flavors of this classic dish at home.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 995 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Malaysian
Ingredients
Garnishing:
- 1/4 onion thinly sliced
- 1 talk spring onion chopped
- 2 eggs hard-boiled, peeled and halved
- 3 leaves lettuce thinly sliced
- 2 calamansi lime halved
- fried crispy shallot
Instructions
- Blend the diced tomatoes with 400 ml (13 oz.) of water and set aside. Blanch the yellow noodles and set aside.
- Leave about 2 tablespoons of oil in the wok and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the prawns and stir-fry with 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce for 1 minute.
- Pour in the tomato puree, then add the tomato sauce and chili paste. Bring the gravy to a simmer over medium heat. Add sugar and light soy sauce to taste. Then add the yellow noodles to the simmering gravy and mix well.
- Serve and garnish with onion, spring onion, egg, lettuce, calamansi lime, and fried shallots.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Source: Eating Pleasure
- The prawns are the star of this dish. I always choose fresh, juicy prawns because they bring the natural sweetness and rich flavor that make the dish so special.
- The gravy is key, so I make sure to use light soy sauce for that umami flavor and chili paste to add the right amount of spice. I let the gravy simmer to bring out all the deep, savory flavors.
- The gravy should be thick but still a bit soupy. After blanching the noodles separately, I add them to the gravy so they can soak up all the rich flavors.
- I never skip the garnishes. I love garnishing my mee udang with fried shallots for a crispy crunch, calamansi lime for a fresh citrusy kick, and spring onions for some sharpness. A hard-boiled egg adds richness, and lettuce gives a nice, refreshing crunch.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2people
Calories
995kcal
(50%)
Carbohydrates
127g
(42%)
Protein
64g
(128%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
542mg
(181%)
Sodium
4513mg
(188%)
Potassium
1382mg
(39%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
1960IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
311mg
(31%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 995
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 995kcal | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 127g | 42% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 542mg | 181% |
| Sodium | 4513mg | 188% |
| Potassium | 1382mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1960IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.