Mee Pok

Mee Pok is a beloved street food classic from Southeast Asia, featuring springy flat noodles tossed in a flavorful, savory sauce and topped with an irresistible medley of minced pork, tender prawns, bouncy fish balls, and stir-fried vegetables. This iconic dish showcases bold umami notes from dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili paste, balanced with the fresh crunch of bean sprouts and Chinese chives. Mee Pok is quick to prepare, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish, making it a fantastic choice for a hearty yet speedy homemade meal. Serve it with a side of warm, aromatic broth for a comforting touch. Perfect for those who crave authentic hawker-style flavors at home, Mee Pok is a must-try recipe that delivers on taste and texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, and vinegar (if using) to create the sauce.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Top each bowl with the minced pork, fish balls, prawns, stir-fried bean sprouts, and chives. Garnish with slices of spring onions.

Step 9

Serve immediately with a small bowl of reserved broth on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1969.4 grams (1969.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2112

Total Fat 81.60g	105%
Saturated Fat 20.20g	101%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.20g
Cholesterol 399mg	133%
Sodium 9936mg	432%
Total Carbohydrate 193.70g	70%
Dietary Fiber 10.70g	38%
Total Sugars 11.20g
Protein 143.00g	286%

Vitamin D 1785IU	8927%
Calcium 405mg	31%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 2505mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.3%

Protein: 27.5%

Carbs: 37.2%