Mee Rebus - Noodles in Sweet Potato Curry Gravy

Steps

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1. 1
   Place beef with bones in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 30 minutes to extract maximum flavor. Using a cast iron pot yields the best results.
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   Peel the sweet potatoes and remove any blemishes. Cut into smaller pieces and steam until very soft and easily pierced with a fork or knife.
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   Cut shallots into smaller pieces, add a few tablespoons of water, and blend in a food processor until completely pureed.
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   Add garlic and continue blending until finely pureed.
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   Add dried shrimps, deseeded dried chilies, chopped lemongrass, galangal, and candlenut to the blender. Add a few tablespoons of water and blend again until the mixture becomes a fragrant paste.
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   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the blended shallots and garlic mixture and stir-fry until fragrant and the color becomes slightly translucent, about a minute.
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   Add the blended mixture of dried shrimps and spices, continuing to stir-fry until the oil separates from the paste, indicating the flavors are fully developed.
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   Add fermented soybean paste for saltiness and umami flavor. Mix the meat curry powder with water to form a paste, add it to the pan, and stir until well combined and the color deepens.
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   Mash the steamed sweet potatoes using a fork or potato masher until they become a smooth puree.
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    Check that the beef broth is clear and the meat is tender. Remove any fat and impurities from the surface, then increase the heat to bring the broth back to a boil.
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    Pour the sautéed spice paste and mashed sweet potatoes into the boiling beef broth. Stir until everything is fully incorporated and well combined.
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    Reduce heat to low or medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens to a pumpkin soup-like consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and sugar to balance sweetness and saltiness.
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    Cook the egg noodles in boiling water until soft and tender, not al dente like Italian pasta. Drain well.
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    Place the cooked noodles in a serving bowl and pour the thick gravy over them. Stir as you pour to ensure the curry paste and sweet potato pieces are evenly distributed.
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    Garnish the bowl with green chilies, fried shallots, sliced fried tofu, sliced boiled egg, and blanched bean sprouts. Finish with a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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