this kueh is made by pressing mee sua, thin chinese noodles symbolising longevity and made out of wheat flour, into a cake-like shape. The resulting kueh can be eaten steamed, or deep-fried till golden and crispy.
name meaning
hokkien: mee sua kueh - 麵線粿
- mee sua: a variety of hokkien noodles made of wheat flour
origin
chinese (hokkien)
main ingredients
- kueh: mee sua (wheat flour vermicelli), dried shrimp, mushrooms, garlic, shallots, minced meat, oil
- topping: fried shallots, spring onions, chilli
