Mee Suah in Ikan Bilis Soup

 My Emak used to cook this when we were small kids and my arwah father loved it so much. We were poor then and cannot afford luxury cooking but my Emak is a great cook. Despite using only Ikan Bilis (which were cheapest compared to meat)  I still remember how delicious that was. Nowadays, you have the benefit of instant cubes like Magee/Knor/etc to add flavour to plain soup but in the old days it really depends on your cooking skill to make it tasteful.

I must admit I can never beat my mum in cooking. So my recipe below is my own version which depends on the modern ingredients to ensure success.... Anyway, received many thumbs up from the family...hehe. This dish was served for breakfast yesterday.

Original Recipe Owner: Roz@HomeKreation
Serves 5-6 persons
INGREDIENTS:
1 dozen pieces Mee Suah
5 Shallots*
3 cloves Garlic* (* sliced) 
2" Ginger - bruised
1/2 cup Ikan Bilis
1 Ikan Bilis cube
1/2 pot Water
Salt & Sugar
Garnishes: Spring Onion, Fried Shallots, Chili Oil

METHOD:
1. Heat up few tbsp oil & fry shallot & garlic until golden brown.
Add in ginger, ikan bilis, water, salt & sugar.
Let it boil.

2. Run mee suah under tap water & place into the soup.
Let it boil & tender.
Tips: 
a. Make sure water level is double than the mee suah as it will expand and absorb the water.
b. Do not put too much salt as some mee suah are salty.

3. Serve immediately with garnishes.