Mee Pok
Mee Pok is a beloved Southeast Asian flat noodle dish that delivers bold flavors and tantalizing textures in every bite. This recipe features springy mee pok noodles tossed in a savory umami-rich sauce made from dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of chili paste for a kick. Topped with tender minced pork, juicy prawns, springy fish balls, and stir-fried vegetables like bean sprouts and chives, this dish is as satisfying as it is colorful. A side of warm, flavorful broth complements the meal perfectly, enhancing the overall experience. Whether served for lunch or dinner, Mee Pok is a delightful comfort food that’s quick to prepare and brimming with authentic flavors. Perfect for noodle lovers looking for a hearty, homemade twist on Singaporean hawker classics!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Flat noodles (mee pok)
- 200 grams Minced pork
- 8 pieces Fish balls
- 6 pieces Prawns
- 100 grams Bean sprouts
- 30 grams Chinese chives
- 2 tablespoons Dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chili paste
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 500 ml Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon Vinegar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Spring onions, sliced
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil and blanch the mee pok for 1-2 minutes until chewy but cooked. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.
In another pot, boil 500 ml of water with a teaspoon of salt. Add the fish balls and prawns, and cook until the fish balls float and the prawns turn pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove them from the water and set aside, reserving the broth.
Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the minced pork, breaking it up with a spatula and cook until browned. Season with a tablespoon of light soy sauce and half a teaspoon of white pepper powder, then remove from heat.
In a small bowl, mix together dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, and vinegar (if using) to create the sauce.
In a separate frying pan, heat the remaining oil and quickly stir-fry the bean sprouts and Chinese chives for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
For each serving, in a large bowl, add a portion of the noodles and drizzle over the sauce, mix well to ensure the noodles are evenly coated.
Top each bowl with the minced pork, fish balls, prawns, stir-fried bean sprouts, and chives. Garnish with slices of spring onions.
Serve immediately with a small bowl of reserved broth on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.6 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 399 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 9936 mg | 432% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.7 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 143.0 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 44.6 mcg | 223% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2505 mg | 53% | |
*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.
