Hokkien Mee (Penang)
Penang-style prawn noodle soup with thick yellow noodles and rice vermicelli in a rich, dark prawn broth topped with prawns, kangkung, and boiled egg, served with sambal.
Difficulty
hard
Prep Time
1.5 hours
Ingredients
- yellow noodles
- rice vermicelli
- prawns
- pork ribs
- prawn shells
- kangkung
- egg
- shallots
- chili paste
Variations
- Hokkien mee soup
- Hokkien mee goreng
- Hokkien mee with pork ribs
Did You Know
Penang Hokkien mee is entirely different from KL Hokkien mee — the Penang version is a prawn soup, while the KL version is a dark, braised noodle dish with thick soy sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1 bowl (450g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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