Hokkien Mee (Kuala Lumpur Dark Soy Fried Noodles)
Thick egg noodles fried in dark soy until sticky and smoky, with pork, prawns and greens, the way they are cooked at Kuala Lumpur night stalls.
- Time30 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.30 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 478kcal
- 8gcarbs
- 4.7gof which sugars
- 32.8gfat
- 10.5gsaturates
- 38.4gprotein
- 1.7gfibre
- 5.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Loosen the noodles in a bowl of just-boiled water for 1 minute, then drain well. Toss with 1 tsp of the oil so they do not stick.
1 min - 2
Mix the dark soy, light soy, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper and hot water in a jug.
- 3
Heat the rest of the oil in a large wok over the highest heat until it just begins to smoke. Add the garlic and stir for 10 seconds, then add the pork and stir fry for 2 minutes until the colour changes.
2 min 10 s - 4
Add the prawns and pak choi stems and stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the prawns are pink.
1 min 30 s - 5
Add the noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss and press the noodles against the hot sides of the wok for 3 to 4 minutes, until they are dark, sticky and a little charred in places.
3 min 30 s - 6
Throw in the pak choi leaves and toss for 30 seconds until wilted. Serve topped with crispy onions, with the sambal on the side.
0 min 30 s
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
