Bought one packet of 6 balls dry fresh kwonlow mee from the groceries. I forgot to buy minced pork that was supposedly to go with it. Might have been old age, forgetful sometimes and not yet dementia. Luckily, I have some spinach leaves bought it 4 days ago and that will not last for a day or two and four cherries tomatoes.

What is kwonlow mee? Well, it’s a dry noodle toss in black sauce serve with meat and vegetables. It’s very popular in Malaysia and Singapore. We usually have it for breakfast with char siu or siew yok and comes with a small bowl of prawn dumpling soup. In fact, can be served at lunch and dinner too.

Some vendors in Malaysia also include roast duck. It can also be lighter brown colour or just clear sauce – yellow noodles is visible. Of course, roast duck would taste extra delicious and expensive. Some with shredded chicken as well. I have change it a little knowing me love to create and explore the various ingredients.

I am happy to share it with you as this is also my father’s favourite easy meal. I had learnt it from him. He loves it so much he can have it for breakfast lunch and dinner. Today, I added spinach leaves and cherries tomatoes, as my quick simple vegetables noodles lunch. Thanks to God for helping me to create a taste delicious and comfort meal even though it there were no minced pork in it. Let’s cook!!!

Ingredients

1 packet fresh dry (kwonlow) noodles
4 cherries tomatoes
some spinach leaves

Sauces

1 Tbs dark black caramelised soy sauce (kicap manis)
1 Tbs sesame oil
1 1/2 Tsp soy sauce
1 1/2 Tsp oyster sauce, extra for drizzling on minced pork (OPT)
1/4 Tsp oil (OPT)

Method

Bring a pot with water to boil. Meantime loosens the ball dry noodles with hands. Once water has boiled, drop loosen noodles into strainer, toss and stir in boiling water for about 30 seconds to 1 minutes. Drain dry before adding to the sauce. To assemble: In a deep plate, put the sauces then the noodles; toss the noodle in the sauce. Place some spinach leaves on top of noodles followed by cherries tomatoes around it. Enjoy with Chinese tea!!!!

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