Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
15 unit

Prawn Head and Shell

large

1 l

Water

1.5 tbsp

Garlic

pounded

1.5 tbsp

Shallot

pounded

1.5 tbsp

Ginger

pounded

1 dash

Salt

1 dash

Light Soy Sauce

1 dash

White Pepper

0.5 cup

Snow Pea

1 unit

Egg

poached

1 unit

Yee Mee Noodle

prefried

1 unit

Egg

large

1 slice

Ham

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare prawn stock: Pan fry prawn heads and shells for 3 minutes.

Step 2
~3 min

Add 1 liter of water and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 3
~3 min

Strain the prawn stock and set aside.

Step 4
~3 min

Prepare the soup base: Pan fry pounded garlic, shallot, and ginger until fragrant.

Step 5
~3 min

Add prawn stock (or other stock) and season with light soy sauce, salt, and pepper.

Step 6
~3 min

Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

Blanch snow peas in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.

Step 8
~3 min

Place blanched snow peas on top of prefried Yee Mee noodles.

Step 9
~3 min

Poach an egg in a pan of boiling water until the egg white is cooked.

Step 10
~3 min

Drain the poached egg and layer it on top of the peas and Yee Mee noodles.

Step 11
~3 min

Pour the boiling hot prepared prawn stock over the noodles, peas, and egg.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Step 13
~3 min

Alternative Serving Option: Bring the prepared prawn soup (or other stock) to a boil, season, add egg and ham, and simmer.

Step 14
~3 min

Add Yee Mee noodles and dried goji berries, mix well, then remove from heat.

Step 15
~3 min

Serve as is and garnish with rosemary.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Add other vegetables like mushrooms or bok choy.

Garnish with fried shallots for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Prawn stock can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot.

Add a side of chili sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Dumplings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia

Cultural Significance

Popular comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Rainy Day
Cold Weather

Popularity Score

65/100