Mee Goreng Mamak: Simple Yet Flavourful Fried Noodles

Steps

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1. 1
   Blend the garlic cloves and shallots together until finely ground.
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2. 2
   Peel the boiled potato and cut it into medium-sized cubes.
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3. 3
   Wash and soak the mustard greens to freshen them, then separate and cut the stems into approximately 1-inch pieces and chop the leaves roughly.
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4. 4
   Rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly and drain well.
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5. 5
   Crack the eggs into a bowl and set aside.
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6. 6
   Rinse the yellow noodles quickly with warm water to remove the starch coating, being careful not to soak them too long, then drain thoroughly.
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   Heat oil in a wok and fry the sliced tofu until golden and crispy on both sides.
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   Using the same oil, add the ground garlic and shallots and stir-fry until fragrant and golden.
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   Add the blended chilli paste and stir-fry until the oil is fully infused with the chilli flavour.
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10. 10
    Stir in the curry powder and chilli powder, mixing well.
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    Add the oyster sauce, chilli sauce, sweet soy sauce, salty soy sauce (if using), and tomato sauce in sequence, stirring to combine.
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    Add the tamarind water mixture to balance the flavours, then add the potato cubes and mustard green stems, stirring until well combined.
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    Pour in the beaten eggs and stir gently to scramble them into coarse pieces.
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14. 14
    Add the drained yellow noodles and toss well to coat evenly with the sauce. If it looks too dry, add a little water.
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    If a darker colour is desired, add a touch of dark caramel soy sauce.
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    Add the mustard green leaves and bean sprouts, tossing quickly over high heat until everything is well combined and the vegetables remain crisp.
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    Taste and adjust seasoning with more sweet soy sauce if needed, then transfer to a serving plate.
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    Garnish with fried shallots, sliced red chilli, tofu, spring onion, and lime leaves.
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