ECONOMY BEE HOON

By That Bloody Botak

 ECONOMY BEE HOON


Back when I was a broke ass cargo hand, this was my meal for the day, excluding the sausage and luncheon meat........ Today I made the tasteless bee hoon tastier, and added luncheon meat and sausage to it, something I couldn't afford back in the day😜😜😜

It was called economy bee hoon as it used to be cheap..... They used to have something simple sold on the side like sausages, luncheon meat and eggs. Today they have almost everything under the sun sold on the side

It's simple to make, cost next to nothing if u stick to just the bee hoon without the side dishes. Back home in Chinatown they serve this with porridge. U dunk this in the porridge and eat it. It's a simple, all day dish. I usually make more than I need when I'm lazy to cook to eat later as it keeps well without refrigeration for a day. 

Ingredients

Bee hoon, soaked for 3pax

2 teaspoons light soy sauce

2 teaspoons dark soy sauce

2 teaspoons fish sauce 

2 teaspoons dried flounder powder 

2 tablespoons minced garlic

Bean sprouts 

Corriander leaves 

Oil 

Water 


Method 

Mix the soaked bee hoon with all the ingredients except the garlic and bean sprouts. Do this and the chances of the bee hoon breaking up while cooking is lowered 

In a hot wok add oil and fry the garlic till aromatic 

Add the bee hoon, a little water and cook till the bee hoon is dry 

Throw in the bean sprouts, cook for about 15 secs, plate it and garnish with corriander leaves 


Simple, tasty bee hoon, better than the tasteless ones I had years ago! Give it a go, it's really good!


Enjoy, and stay safe everyone!






These recipes are good for those who want to cook for one or two without going all out but still wanting to enjoy good food. Simple to prepare and tasty food every time!

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