How Mee Rebus Sauce Elevates Your Everyday Dinner
What sets the Asian noodle dish Mee Rebus apart is its unique sauce, which diverges from the typical tomato-based approach and instead relies on the wholesome goodness of sweet potatoes. In its essence, picture a savory broth artfully thickened by the richness of sweet potatoes and complemented with the nutty undertones of peanut flour. This forms the fundamental essence of Mee Rebus sauce—a delectable concoction in its own right, even before you introduce the exotic Asian spice blend. Customizing the flavor is a breeze; simply add lemon juice, salt, and sugar to suit your palate.
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Whether you decide to venture into the world of Mee Rebus or not, this recipe can serve as a wellspring of inspiration to infuse fresh creativity into your dinner repertoire. It offers the flexibility to tailor the nut flour component to align with your dietary preferences. Here are some culinary possibilities to explore:
For those accustomed to using tomato sauce in their dishes, consider making the flavorful switch to Mee Rebus sauce. It pairs wonderfully with pizza, infuses meatballs with a unique twist, or adds a tantalizing touch to ground meat for a luscious Bolognese pasta.
Elevate the simplicity of various vegetable-based dishes by drizzling them with the Mee Rebus sauce. Whether it’s steamed mixed vegetables, creamy mashed cauliflower, or earthy roasted root vegetables, this sauce can transform them into culinary delights.
Diversify your options for beef roast accompaniments by introducing the Mee Rebus sauce as an additional gravy choice. Its robust flavors can harmonize beautifully with the rich meatiness of a roast.
Expand your taste experience by pouring the Mee Rebus sauce over fried chicken breast. It will infuse the dish with a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, offering a refreshing departure from the familiar.
Singaporean Mee Rebus - The Breeze Way
This recipe is a simplified. Find an authentic version below. Mee Rebus is a delectable Southeast Asian noodle dish renowned for its rich and aromatic gravy. It's featuring egg noodles smothered in a thick, sweet potato sauce and elevated by a medley of herbs, spices, and fresh garnishes. This dish is often served with boiled eggs, bean sprouts, and fresh chilies.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 cups cooked beef, pork, or poultry [1]
Fresh Produce
- 1 medium sweet potato roughly sliced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato finely chopped
Packaged Goods/Staples
- 2 tbsp soy sauce alternatives
- 1/4 cup nut flour from peanuts, almonds, cashews, or macadamia nuts.
- 1 lb long thin egg noodles for instance, spaghetti, or any noodles that you like the most
- oil
- salt & pepper
Mee Rebus Culinary Spice Kit
- 1 pouch Galangal, ginger, lemongrass, coriander, cumin, yellow mustard, fenugreek, lemon balm, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, lemon peel, chili
Optional
- fresh or dried soaked chilies to taste
Suggested Toppings
- Hard boiled eggs
- Cooked vegetables [2]
- Baked tofu
- Fried tempeh
- Fried or grilled scampi
- Fresh mung bean sprouts
- Herbs fresh or dried
Instructions
Puree
- Cook or steam sweet potato with a pinch of salt.
- In a BLENDER, blend it with 2 cups of broth.
Sauce - Step 1
- In a POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
- Fry onions until fragrant.
- Add garlic and Mee Rebus spices. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add tomato and soy sauce. Mix well.
- Fry over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until the oil breaks up. Stir occasionally.
Sauce - Step 2
- Optionally, add meat or lentils. Mix well.
Sauce - Step 3
- Add sweet potato puree and nut flour. Mix well.
- Cover. Bring to a boil.
- Cook over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt or soy sauce, and sugar, to your taste.
Serve
- Pour sauce over noodles.
- Add your preferred toppings.
- Enjoy!
Notes
[1] The cooked meat should be shredded or cut into bite-size cubes.
Vegetarian substitute: 1 can lentils (14 oz), rinsed.
[2] Bok choy, green beans, onions, spinach, bell pepper, cabbage
Singaporean Mee Rebus
This recipe is an authentic version. Find the simplified 'The Breeze Way' version above. Mee Rebus is a delectable Southeast Asian noodle dish renowned for its rich and aromatic gravy. It's featuring egg noodles smothered in a thick, sweet potato sauce and elevated by a medley of herbs, spices, and fresh garnishes. This dish is often served with boiled eggs, bean sprouts, and fresh chilies.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 cups cooked beef, pork, or poultry [1]
Fresh Produce
- 1 medium sweet potato roughly sliced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato finely chopped
- fresh or dried soaked chilies to taste
Packaged Goods/Staples
- 1 tbsp fermented soy bean paste
- 1/8 cup dried shrimp
- 1/4 cup ground peanuts Substitutes [2]
- 1 lb long thin egg noodles Asian yellow noodles recommended
- oil
- salt & pepper
Mee Rebus Culinary Spice Kit
- 1 pouch Galangal, ginger, lemongrass, coriander, cumin, yellow mustard, fenugreek, lemon balm, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, lemon peel, chili
Suggested Toppings
- Hard boiled eggs
- Cooked vegetables [3]
- Baked tofu
- Fried tempeh
- Fried or grilled scampi
- Fresh mung bean sprouts
- Herbs fresh or dried
Instructions
Puree
- Cook or steam sweet potato with a pinch of salt.
- In a BLENDER, blend it with 2 cups of broth.
Sauce - Prepare
- In a BLENDER, add onions, garlic, soy bean paste and/or dried shrimp, Mee Rebus spices, 2 tbsp of water, and chilies to taste.
- Blend into a puree. Add a bit of water if necessary.
Sauce - Step 1
- In a POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
- Fry puree from the blender over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until the oil breaks up. Stir occasionally.
Sauce - Step 2
- Optionally, add meat or lentils. Mix well.
Sauce - Step 3
- Add sweet potato puree and ground peanuts. Mix well.
- Cover. Bring to a boil.
- Cook over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and sugar, to your taste.
Serve
- Pour sauce over egg noodles.
- Add your preferred toppings.
- Enjoy!
Notes
[1] The cooked meat should be shredded or cut into bite-size cubes.
Vegetarian substitute: 1 can lentils (14 oz), rinsed.
[2] Good substitutes are almonds, cashews, or macadamia nuts.
[3] Bok choy, green beans, onions, spinach, bell pepper, cabbage
