Meehoon Goreng Kantin

(Classic School Canteen Fried Rice Vermicelli )

Meehoon Goreng Kantin mempunyai keunikan tersendiri dengan rasa yang ringkas tetapi sangat membangkitkan selera. Rahsianya adalah pada penggunaan cili giling yang secukupnya untuk memberi warna jingga kemerahan yang ikonik, serta tekstur bihun yang lembut dan tidak hancur. Biasanya dihidangkan bersama telur dadar hiris atau sambal tumis di tepi.
(School Canteen Fried Meehoon has a unique simplicity that is incredibly appetizing. The secret lies in using just enough chili paste to achieve that iconic orange-red color, with a soft yet firm texture. It is traditionally served with shredded omelet or a side of sambal tumis.)

Tempoh Penyediaan: 15 minit (termasuk merendam bihun)
(Preparation Time: 15 minutes (including soaking the vermicelli))
Tempoh Memasak: 10-15 minit
(Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes)
Hidangan: 3-4 orang
(Servings: 3-4 people)

Bahan-Bahan: (Ingredients)

  • 250g Bihun (Direndam sehingga lembut dan ditoskan)
    (250g Rice Vermicelli (Soaked until soft and drained))
  • 2 sudu besar Cili Giling/Boh
    (2 tablespoons Chili Paste)
  • 1 sudu besar Sos Tiram
    (1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce)
  • 2 sudu besar Kicap Manis
    (2 tablespoons Sweet Soy Sauce)
  • 1/2 batang Lobak Merah (Dihiris halus memanjang)
    (1/2 Carrot (Finely julienned))
  • Sedikit Sawi atau Kubis (Dihiris)
    (A bit of Mustard Greens or Cabbage (Sliced))
  • 1 cawan Air (Untuk melembutkan bihun semasa menggoreng)
    (1 cup Water (To soften the vermicelli while frying))
  • Garam dan gula secukup rasa
    (Salt and sugar to taste)

Bahan Tumbuk (Pounded Ingredients):

  • 3 biji Bawang Merah (3 Shallots)
  • 2 ulas Bawang Putih (2 cloves Garlic)
  • 1 sudu besar Udang Kering (Direndam sebentar) (1 tablespoon Dried Shrimp (Soaked briefly))

Cara Penyediaan: (Instructions)

  1. Tumis Bahan: Panaskan minyak. Tumis bahan tumbuk sehingga harum dan sedikit garing.
    (Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil. Sauté the pounded ingredients until fragrant and slightly crispy.)
  2. Masak Cili: Masukkan cili giling. Tumis sehingga cili benar-benar masak dan pecah minyak supaya bihun tidak berasa mentah.
    (Cook Chili: Add the chili paste. Sauté until the chili is thoroughly cooked and the oil separates so the vermicelli doesn’t taste raw.)
  3. Perasakan: Masukkan sos tiram, kicap manis, garam, dan sedikit gula. Kacau rata.
    (Season: Add oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce, salt, and a bit of sugar. Stir well.)
  4. Lembutkan Bihun: Masukkan air dan biarkan mendidih. Kemudian, masukkan bihun. Kacau sentiasa sehingga air kering dan bihun menjadi lembut serta menyerap semua rasa rempah.
    (Soften Vermicelli: Add water and bring to a boil. Then, add the vermicelli. Stir constantly until the water evaporates and the vermicelli becomes soft and absorbs all the flavors.)
  5. Tambah Sayur: Akhir sekali, masukkan lobak merah dan sawi/kubis. Gaul rata selama 1-2 minit sehingga sayur layu tetapi masih kekal warna.
    (Add Vegetables: Finally, add the carrots and mustard greens/cabbage. Toss well for 1-2 minutes until the vegetables wilt but retain their color.)
  6. Siap: Tutup api dan hidangkan bersama hiasan telur dadar hiris atau bawang goreng.
    (Done: Turn off the heat and serve with a garnish of shredded omelet or fried shallots.)

Tips:

  • Tekstur Meehoon: Jangan rendam bihun dalam air panas mendidih; cukup sekadar air paip biasa supaya bihun tidak terlalu lembek semasa digoreng.
    (Vermicelli Texture: Do not soak the vermicelli in boiling hot water; room temperature tap water is enough to prevent it from becoming too mushy while frying.)
  • Udang Kering: Penggunaan udang kering yang ditumbuk adalah kunci kepada rasa “original” meehoon kantin yang sebenar.
    (Dried Shrimp: Using pounded dried shrimp is the key to achieving that authentic “original” school canteen flavor.)

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