Claypot Yee Mee

Claypot Yee Mee, also known as Claypot Ee-Fu Noodles, is a popular Chinese dish that is cooked and served in a clay pot. Yee Mee, also spelled Yi Mein or Ee-Fu noodles, are flat and chewy wheat noodles commonly used in Cantonese cuisine. Here's a basic recipe for Claypot Yee Mee:

Ingredients:

• 200g Yee Mee noodles (Ee-Fu noodles)
• 200g chicken, thinly sliced
• 100g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as carrots, mushrooms, and bok choy)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (optional)
• 1 cup chicken broth or water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions:

1. Soak the Yee Mee noodles in hot water for about 5 minutes until they are soft. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a clay pot or a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the chicken and shrimp to the pot and cook until they are no longer pink.
4. Add the mixed vegetables to the pot and stir-fry for a couple of minutes until they start to soften.
5. Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine (if using) to the pot. Stir well to coat the ingredients.
6. Pour in the chicken broth or water, and bring it to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Carefully transfer the soaked Yee Mee noodles to the pot, spreading them out evenly over the ingredients.
8. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the noodles have absorbed the flavors and become tender. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
9. Once the noodles are cooked, remove the pot from the heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
10. Serve the Claypot Yee Mee hot directly from the clay pot.

Claypot Yee Mee is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and various vegetables with the rich taste of the sauce-soaked Yee Mee noodles. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other ingredients or adjusting the seasoning to suit your taste.