Crab bee hoon facts for kids
| Course | Main course |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Singapore |
| Region or state | Nationwide in Singapore |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Rice vermicelli (bee hoon) and mud crab |
Crab bee hoon (Chinese: 螃蟹米粉; pinyin: pángxiè mífěn) is a yummy dish from Singapore. It features a whole mud crab and rice vermicelli noodles, often served in a claypot. The noodles soak up a delicious, spiced milky soup.
There are two main kinds of Crab bee hoon. One is served in a rich, soupy broth. The other is a "dry" version. For the dry version, thinner noodles are quickly stir-fried in a hot pan. Then, they are slowly cooked in a broth until every noodle strand is full of sweet, savory flavor.
Why is Crab Bee Hoon So Special?
This dish is very popular in Singapore. People love how the bee hoon (rice noodles) soak up all the tasty broth. This makes every bite full of flavor from the crab and spices. It's a truly satisfying meal.
A Famous Fan of Crab Bee Hoon
Crab bee hoon became even more famous thanks to Anthony Bourdain. He was a well-known chef and TV host. He visited Sin Huat Eating House in Singapore during his show A Cook's Tour.
Bourdain loved the dish so much that he called it one of the "13 Places to Eat Before You Die." He described the crab bee hoon as "giant Sri Lankan beasts cooked with a spicy mystery sauce and noodles — pure messy indulgence." His praise helped many people around the world discover this amazing Singaporean dish.
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