Nonya Hokkien Noodles

Name: Nonya Hokkien Noodles (Stir-fried Noodles in Gravy with Pork and Prawns (Shrimps))
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch coriander leaves (cilantro); 8 shallots, sliced finely; 3 red chillies, deseeded and sliced finely; 2 eggs, beaten; ½ teaspoon white pepper powder; 1 to 3 teaspoons salt; 3 shallots, peeled and sliced finely; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 110 g or 4 ounces mustard greens (chai sim), sliced into 5 cm or 2 inch pieces; 450 g or 1 pound yellow noodles; 110 g or 4 ounces bean sprouts, heads and tails trimmed; 110 g or 4 ounces belly pork strip (sam chan bak); 110 g or 4 ounces prawns (shrimps); 4 cups water; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Stir-fried Noodles in Gravy with Pork and Prawns (Shrimps)

Preparation info

Makes
4 to 6
Servings

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Growing Up In A Nonya Kitchen

By Sharon Wee

Published 2012

About

It was customary for my family to serve this at the Chinese New Year’s Eve reunion dinner. Today, my sister Nancy has taken over the specific responsibility of making this for our reunion dinner.

The Nonya version differs from the fried Hokkien noodles you would see in hawker centres. For a start, it has more gravy. This noodle dish is a staple in a Nonya feast. It is also worth noting that when the dish is served at a wake or after a funeral, you a

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Main course
Chinese New Year
New Year
Gluten-free

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