Kolo Mee (kolo Mee)

Kolo Mee is a popular Sarawakian noodle dish that is simple yet flavorful. It consists of springy egg noodles tossed in a delicious mixture of shallot oil, soy sauce, and other seasonings, then topped with minced meat, char siu (barbecued pork), and green onions.

Kolo Mee (kolo Mee)

Ingredients

  • 300g egg noodles
  • 150g minced pork
  • 100g char siu (barbecued pork), thinly sliced
  • 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons shallot oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • White pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of shallot oil and cook the minced pork until browned. Season with salt and white pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the remaining shallot oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and a pinch of white pepper to make the sauce.
  4. Toss the cooked noodles in the sauce until well coated.
  5. Divide the noodles into serving bowls and top with the cooked minced pork, sliced char siu, and chopped green onions.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
400
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Pot Pan Bowl

Tools

Stove Cooking Spoon Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kolo Mee with a side of pickled green chilies for an extra kick of flavor.

Tips & tricks

For a smoky flavor, you can also add a few drops of sesame oil to the sauce.

Cost

$10