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Mee Goreng Mamak (Mamak-Style Fried Noodles)

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            MEE GORENG MAMAK  (MAMAK-STYLE FRIED NOODLES) "Mee Goreng Mamak" means stir frying in malay language. It is a special stir-fried noodle dish sold at Mamak eateries in Malaysia. It's is spicy, savory, sweet and tangy with a hint of nuttiness. A street food that hardly any locals had never tried before. Any street food, of course, comfort food! The main ingredients are yellow noodles, tomatoes and eggs. Other ingredients may include prawn fritters (a popular ingredient), boiled potatoes chunk, squid, chicken, prawns, fried tofu and vegetables. When made at home, Mee Goreng Mamak usually consist whatever at hand. Though there's no exact rules about  what goes in, the combination I have used in this recipe is pretty common. Feel free to switch around the protein and vegetables. The key to the dish lies in the paste  - a concoution of sauces and a combination of several ingredients. Makes this dish authentic and incredibly delicious. L...

Curry Laksa / Mee Curry

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Curry Laksa / Mee Curry There is nothing more satisfying then digging my chopsticks into a big bowl of  Curry Laksa . As a noodle lover, I could eat Curry Laksa  everyday, all day. The blend of spices and heat from the chilies together with the coconut milk make this dish creamy and delicious. My mouth is literally watering as I type this out. That's how much I love this dish. There are many version of Curry Laksa. You can use your favorite noodle in this recipe such as yellow noddle,  bee hoon ( rice vermicelli) wonton, pan mee, soba,  spaghetti or a combination of yellow noodles and bee hoon . For the broth,  I'm using knorr brand chicken cube ( no msg added). It helps to save prep time. But you can also make your own chicken stock from scratch . Either one will work. The consistency of the broth can be adjusted by the amount of coconut  milk used. I also topped the broth with long beans, shredded chicken, fish balls, fish cakes, boiled eggs and kalamansi...