Mee Siam (Spicy Fried Vermicelli Noodles)

 

Hello! 

Today I am going to share a recipe for Mee Siam, also known as, spicy fried vermicelli noodles. It is a very popular dish in Malaysia and Singapore, with both countries having a slightly different variation of the dish. The Malaysian version is dry whereas the Singapore version is served with a spicy gravy.

Being a Malaysian, I am going to be sharing the Malaysian version of the recipe here. This is a very flavourful dish and the spiciness from the dish is nicely offset by the tanginess from the lime juice. These noodles are really easy to prepare and can be cooked with any variety of meat or seafood. The noodles are usually topped with shredded omelette, fried firm beancurd slices and beansprouts. 

To me, Mee Siam can be eaten at any time of the day and in any kind of weather. Back home, it is typically a staple at parties or on a buffet spread as it is generally well received and is equally tasty eaten on its own or with additional curry or chilli paste on the side.

I like it because it tastes just as good cold, hence making it a perfect dish to contribute to a potluck party or barbecue.

Sweet Balsamic Baked Chicken Thighs

Sticky, Gooey Chicken Perfection

Hello! I hope you are not suffering from a case of week night dinner blues.

I always look online for food inspiration. I think most of us do. Especially if you have one main ingredient and do not know how to build a dish around it or you just want to try something new. That's what I did yesterday, I had some chicken thighs which have been rotting  placed neatly at the bottom of my freezer. I don't even remember if I bought them for a specific recipe or because they were just cheap. The chinese in me reckons that it must be because they were cheap.

Strawberries and Grilled Vegetables Salad

Strawberries and Grilled Vegetables Salad

Look what I had earlier for my lunch! With the current sunny weather we have been blessed with, a super fresh light salad is just what I need. I decided to add the strawberries in not just for colour - but so I can have my fruits and vegetables in one dish. Easy!

This recipe is simply delightful and perfect as a side dish or a light meal. It is simple to make, flavourful and a joy to look at, what more could you ask for :)

You just need to grill some mushrooms and aubergine with garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then toss together with chopped romaine lettuce and strawberries. Job done. I felt that the grilled vegetables added enough flavour to the salad hence there is no need for more dressing. Just a squeeze of lemon juice to make everything fresh and zingy.

Now that I have got lunch sorted, what's for dinner?