I craved for pan mee and chicken soup. I have not had it for a while. Bought pan mee and chicken pieces on sale. I got shiitake mushrooms and chicken stock; decided to add it in.

Google: “Pan Mee is a popular Hakka noodle dish, particularly in Malaysia and Singapore, consisting of flat, hand-pulled or machine-cut noodles served in a flavorful soup or dry with various toppings. It’s known for its simple yet satisfying flavours and customizable nature, with variations including soup-based and dry versions, as well as different noodle styles. Some popular variations include Chili Pan Mee, which features a spicy chili oil, and Pan Mee with minced pork, fried anchovies, and vegetables. Pan Mee can be a healthy meal, especially when it includes ingredients like leafy greens (e.g., spinach, mani cai), mushrooms, and lean protein sources like minced pork.”

The warm, savoury and satisfying pan mee soup make it a comforting and enjoyable meal during cold Winter Day.  Let’s cook and be creative!!!!

Ingredients

700 g skinless and boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
12 dried shiitake mushrooms
2 Tbs vegetable oil
1/2 cup mushrooms water
800 ml chicken stock
500 g pan mee

Soup flavouring

1 Tbs soy sauce
2 Tbs oyster sauce
2 Tbs Shao Xing wine
1/2 Tbs sesame oil
3 dashes white pepper
2 Tbs dark soy sauce

Method

Heat up the pot with the oil. Add the chicken into the pot and stir for 45 seconds until lightly brown. Add the mushrooms and do a few quick stirs. Pour in the soup flavouring, mushrooms water and chicken stock; stir to combine well.

Bring to gentle boil on low heat. When the water is at a boil, put pan mee in a basket (food net) for easy to lift them out. Boil until they’re cooked on the inside, but remain firm to the bite on the outside for about 30 minutes. Check that pan mee is quite al dente. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a glass of white wine.

Notes: You can also use bone-in chicken (with skin) for this dish. Chicken leg quarters will be ideal. Use 2-inch knob of ginger if you like ginger.

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