Low Fat Mee Siam
Experience the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors with our "Low Fat Mee Siam." This lighter take on the traditional Malaysian and Singaporean noodle dish features tender rice vermicelli noodles soaked in a fragrant tamarind-infused broth made with low-sodium chicken stock, garlic, and shallots. Instead of heavy oils, a simple cooking spray keeps the dish light while maintaining its delicious depth of flavor. Cubes of firm tofu, crunchy bean sprouts, and fresh chives add texture and nutrients, while a boiled egg and sliced red chili provide the classic garnishes. Finished with a squeeze of lime, this healthy Mee Siam packs bold flavors without the guilt—and it’s ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish! Perfect for weekday dinners or an impressive light meal for two.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 can Cooking spray
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Shallots, thinly sliced
- 500 ml Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce
- 100 grams Firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 100 grams Bean sprouts
- 50 grams Chives, chopped
- 1 Red chili, sliced
- 1 Egg, boiled and peeled
- 1 Lime
Instructions
Soak the rice vermicelli noodles in warm water for about 10-15 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.
In a non-stick pan, spray cooking spray and sauté the minced garlic and shallots over medium heat until fragrant.
Add the low-sodium chicken broth, tamarind paste, brown sugar, and light soy sauce into the pan, stirring to combine and create a broth.
Bring the broth mixture to a boil, then add the firm tofu cubes. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more soy sauce or tamarind paste according to taste.
In a serving bowl, place the softened rice vermicelli noodles and pour the hot broth with tofu over the noodles.
Divide the bean sprouts evenly between the bowls.
Garnish each bowl with chopped chives, sliced red chili, and half of a boiled egg.
Finish with a squeeze of lime over the top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.6 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 2124 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.8 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.0 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 876 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1452 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
