Homemade Pan Mee

Pan Mee is the literal translation of "flat flour noodles". Pan mee is a type of noodles that is handmade from kneaded flour or the dough can be kneaded using dough mixer. The kneaded dough can be cut into strips using noodle processor or the traditional way using hand by taring into bite size. I have often made this dish during our camping trips and during weekend when we do not feel like eating rice. It is easy to prepare and yet it taste good.


The last trip to Gunung Datuk, I prepared the dough on the night before the trip and kept them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Ikan bilis (anchovies) and chili padi is a must in this dish! Imagine eating hot and spicy soup that make you sweat and even have running nose! Some Malay camper were amazed with our Pan Mee because normally they will just have instant noodles. In our trip to Gunung Chammah I prepared the dough early in the morning before climbing the peak. Only cook them when we desend to the campsite after almost 12 hours trekking.


To prepare the Pan Mee dough for 10-20 servings just mix 1 kg of flour with 1 eggs, 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, water 300ml or enough to bind them without sticking to your hand. Do not put all the water at one go, bit by bit. Reserve some flour in case it is too wet. Just add flour and continue to knead by hand or machine till it does not stick to your hands.


Fry ikan bilis (anchovies) and garlic till fragrant and add enough of water to make the soup. For seasoning use white pepper and salt. Boil the ikan bilis soup for 10 to 20 minutes. Use hand and tare the dough into the boiling ikan bilis soup. You can cook them with any leafy vegetable of your choice and the best is "pucuk manis". Serve them with chili padi soak in light soya sauce.



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