Kua Mee (non stir fry version) | Lao Noodles
Kua mee is a traditional Lao dish featuring rice noodles that absorb a soy caramelized sugar sauce, topped with egg strips and sautéed ribeye. In this version, instead of stir-frying, the noodles are blanched and then the sauce is poured over them. Regardless of the method, this dish is always served with Lao papaya salad, making it a delicious combination.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pinch MSG
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ lb ribeye, thinly sliced
- ½ tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 16 oz fresh rice noodles
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup shallots, minced
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 cup green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 10 fried bird eye chili peppers
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, separate the rice noodle strands in water.
- 2
Strain the noodles and return them to the bowl.
- 3
Pour boiling hot water over the noodles, stir with chopsticks, and remove them after reaching the desired texture.
- 4
In a small pot over medium heat, add sugar and vegetable oil. Cook until the sugar is lightly caramelized.
- 5
Add shallots and garlic, sauté for a few seconds.
- 6
Add water, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Bring to a simmer, mix for a few seconds, then remove from heat.
- 7
Place the cooked noodles in a large bowl.
- 8
Pour the sauce over the noodles and mix well. Set aside.
- 9
In a medium bowl, mix eggs, salt, and pepper.
- 10
In a medium nonstick pan, cook ⅓ of the egg mixture on low until lightly browned, then flip and brown the other side. Repeat with remaining egg mixture.
- 11
In the same nonstick pan, heat oil, then add sliced ribeye.
- 12
Season with oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Cook to desired doneness. Set aside.
- 13
Add cilantro, green onions, sliced omelet, and beef to the bowl of noodles. Mix well.
- 14
Garnish with bean sprouts and fried bird eye chili peppers.
- 15
Enjoy your Kua Mee with Lao papaya salad for a complete meal.