Mee Rebus (noodles in sweet potato gravy)
Yellow noodles under a thick, savoury sweet potato gravy with egg, tofu, beansprouts and a squeeze of lime.
- Time55 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £4.16 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the eggs for 8 minutes, cool in cold water, peel and halve.
8 min - 2
Blend the onion, garlic and ginger with a splash of the stock to a paste. Fry it in the oil in a large pan over a medium heat for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Stir in the curry powder, yellow bean sauce and chilli powder and cook for 2 minutes until it smells toasty.
- 4
Add the sweet potato, stock and sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes until the potato is very soft.
20 min - 5
Blend the gravy until smooth, then return it to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes, until thick enough to coat a spoon. Season to taste.
5 min - 6
Cook the noodles following the pack, adding the beansprouts for the last 30 seconds. Drain and divide between bowls.
- 7
Ladle over the gravy and top with the egg, tofu, spring onions, crispy onions and green chilli. Serve with lime wedges.
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.