The Shellfish Essence
A weak broth is a crime. A good one is orange tinted and carries the concentrated essence of the sea. It should feel slightly sticky on your lips from all the collagen in the pork bones.
The Crispy Lard Bits
The crowning glory of any prawn mee bowl is the scattering of fried lard cubes. They provide little bursts of salty crunch that contrast with the springy yellow noodles and soft prawns.
Quick answers
- Should I get the soup or dry version?
- The soup version is the classic, but the dry version comes with a potent chilli sauce and a small bowl of that amazing broth on the side.
- Are the prawns peeled?
- Usually, they are halved with the shells still on to keep the meat sweet, so be prepared to use your chopsticks or fingers.