Curry mee facts for kids
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| Type | Noodle soup |
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| Region or state | Maritime Southeast Asia |
| Associated national cuisine | Malaysia and Singapore |
| Main ingredients | Noodles, sambal (chilli paste), coconut milk, herbs |
Curry mee is a yummy and spicy noodle soup from Maritime Southeast Asia. It's popular in countries like Malaysia and Singapore. Sometimes, especially in Johor and Singapore, people call it curry laksa. There are many different kinds of Curry mee. Some have a drier sauce, while others are more soupy.
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What is Curry Mee?
Curry mee is a warm and flavorful dish. It's a type of noodle soup that gets its special taste from curry spices. It's a favorite meal for many people in Malaysia and Singapore.
How is Curry Mee Made?
A typical bowl of Malaysian or Singaporean Curry mee has thin yellow noodles or rice vermicelli. These noodles swim in a rich, spiced broth. This broth is made creamy with coconut milk. It also gets a kick from chilli or a spicy paste called sambal.
Lots of different toppings can be added to Curry mee. You might find pieces of chicken or tasty prawns. Other common toppings include cuttlefish, cockles, and boiled eggs. You might also see crispy deep-fried tofu puffs or fried foo chuk. Fresh green beans, bean sprouts, and mint leaves add extra flavor and crunch.
In Malaysia and Singapore, some Chinese-style versions might include pork products. For example, they might have crispy fried lard or cubes of a special pork jelly. But if the Curry mee is made for Muslim customers, it will not have any pork. This is because of special food rules called halal laws.
Different Kinds of Curry Mee
There are many exciting versions of Curry mee!
Penang's Famous Curry Mee
In the northern Malaysian state of Penang, you can find two main types. One is a bright orange chicken curry version. The other is called "white curry mee." This one has a paler, thinner coconut broth. The city of George Town in Penang is very famous for its Curry mee. It's a favorite dish for people who live there. There was even a well-known stall in Ayer Itam. Two sisters ran it for over 70 years! Their Curry mee was so popular that the sisters became local legends.
Dry Curry Mee
Some versions of Curry mee have a thicker, drier sauce. This is different from the soupy kind. The city of Ipoh in Perak state is known for its dry curry noodles. This dish often comes with cooked chicken pieces. Sometimes, it has char siu (sweet roasted pork) or roast pork on top.
Fun and Unusual Curry Mee
You can even buy Curry mee as a flavor for instant noodles! This means you can make it quickly at home. Some unusual versions have become popular on social media. People have tried boiling Maggi brand instant curry mee with Milo powder. Others have even served it with KitKat chocolate bars! These are very strange ways to eat Curry mee, but they show how creative people can be!
Images for kids
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Singapore-style curry mee bought at a Bukit Batok stall, which is also sometimes known as "curry laksa"
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Ipoh-style curry mee with soupy consistency
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White curry mee from the Lim Sisters' Ayer Itam stall.
See also
In Spanish: Curry mee para niños
