Ba Mee Haeng is a traditional Thai dry noodle dish served without soup stock. Instead, the noodles are steamed and tossed with a flavorful sauce, complemented by your choice of proteins like fish balls, crab balls, meatballs, chicken, pork, or beef. This popular street food can be found across Thailand.
While this easy dry noodles tom yum recipe is not entirely authentic, it is inspired by traditional Thai flavors and can be easily prepared at home using common ingredients. The result is a mouthwatering, flavorful, and healthy dish that strikes a balance between slightly sour and spicy tastes, characteristic of everyday Thai cuisine.
The noodles are coated in a mixture of fish sauce, sugar, lime, chili flakes, and optional chili paste, which adds an additional level of spiciness, sweetness, and sourness, often associated with the famous Tom Yum Goong Soup as well. Feel free to experiment with different seasonings to create your own unique sauce, always keeping in mind the keywords "spicy-sweet-sour" to achieve the perfect Dry Tom Yum Noodle flavor.
Thai dry noodle dishes can be made with various types of noodles such as flat rice noodles commonly used in Pad See Ew, egg noodles, glass noodles, or even instant noodles. Regardless of the noodle type you choose, this recipe promises a satisfying dish bursting with flavor. Feel free to add your favorite healthy vegetables and proteins to make it even more delightful.
To make this recipe, you are going to need:
- Egg noodles (I used packaged egg noodles)
- Chinese cabbage or whatever vegetables you prefer
- 6 fish balls, 6 crab balls, 6 tofus for 2 servings or as many as you like
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1-2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic oil and fried garlic
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make Thai Street Style Dry Tom Yum Noodle (Ba Mee Haeng) Recipe
1 Gather all the essential ingredients.
2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles until they are tender and fully cooked. Drain the noodles well and toss them with garlic oil to prevent sticking. (No matter what type of noodle you choose, be sure to carefully read the package instructions for cooking time and method).
3 Using the same pot, boil the fish balls, crab balls, and tofu for about 2 minutes or until they float.
4 In the same pot with boiling water, blanch the vegetables for about 30 seconds or until they become soft. Remove all the boiling water. Add the cooked noodles, crab balls, fish balls, and vegetables to the pot, and mix them well with fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes.
5 Mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined.
6 When serving, you can add one tablespoon of chili paste (optional) and garnish with fried garlic. Enjoy!
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Thai Street Style Dry Tom Yum Noodle (Ba Mee Haeng) Recipe
Experience the aromatic and spicy goodness of Thai Street Style Dry Tom Yum Noodle (Ba Mee Haeng) just like it's straight from the streets of Bangkok, all from the comfort of your home. Follow our easy-to-follow recipe and savor the authentic flavors of this popular Thai dish.
Ingredients
- Egg noodles (I used packaged egg noodles)
- Chinese cabbage or whatever vegetables you prefer
- 6 fish balls, 6 crab balls, 6 tofus for 2 servings or as many as you like
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1-2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic oil and fried garlic
Directions
- Gather all the essential ingredients.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles until they are tender and fully cooked. Drain the noodles well and toss them with garlic oil to prevent sticking. (No matter what type of noodle you choose, be sure to carefully read the package instructions for cooking time and method).
- Using the same pot, boil the fish balls, crab balls, and tofu for about 2 minutes or until they float.
- In the same pot with boiling water, blanch the vegetables for about 30 seconds or until they become soft. Remove all the boiling water. Add the cooked noodles, crab balls, fish balls, and vegetables to the pot, and mix them well with fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes.
- Mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined.
- When serving, you can add one tablespoon of chili paste (optional) and garnish with fried garlic. Enjoy!
