Mee Siam (Spicy Rice Vermicelli) Recipe

• For the soup/gravy
• 3-4 dried red chilies
• 1/2 tbsp taucheo/salted bean paste
• 5 garlic
• 5 shallots
• 1/2 inch roasted belacan/shrimp paste
• 1 tbsp fish curry powder
• Blend/process to a thick paste with some water.
• Other ingredients
• 10 medium size prawns
• Rice noodles - as needed (blanch to soften)
• Tofu pok/puffs
• 1 handful of kucai/chives
• Eggs - boiled
• Lime leaves - tear into pieces.
• Lime wedges
• 1 cup thick coconut milk
• 3 tbsp oil
• Salt for taste

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