月光河 (Yuè Guāng Hé), also known as “Moonlight Hor Fun,” is a delightful dish that hails from the culinary heart of Ipoh, Malaysia. This rich and flavorful noodle dish is a fusion of smooth hor fun (wide flat rice noodles) and a velvety egg gravy that creates a heavenly dining experience. Here’s a simple recipe to recreate this beloved Malaysian favorite at home:

Ingredients:

• 200g fresh hor fun (wide rice noodles)
• 150g fishcake or sliced chicken or beef or fish cake (your choice of protein)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 stalks spring onions, chopped into 2-inch lengths
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (cornflour)
• 500ml chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce or vege mushroom sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• Salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the hor fun:

I am using fresh hor fun, blanch them in boiling water for about 1-2 minutes to loosen them. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the protein:

• In a wok or large frying pan, heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
• Add the sliced chicken or fish cake and cook until they are fully cooked and slightly browned. Remove from the wok and set aside.

3. Prepare the egg gravy:

• In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of the chicken or vegetable broth to create a slurry. Set aside.
• In the same wok, add the remaining vegetable oil and heat it over medium heat.
• Pour the beaten eggs into the wok and scramble them until they are just set.
• Add the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and the rest of the chicken or vegetable broth to the eggs. Stir well to combine.
• Slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously to thicken the sauce.

4. Stir-fry the hor fun and vegetables:

• Add the blanched hor fun to the wok, tossing them in the egg gravy until they are evenly coated.
• Add the bean sprouts and chopped spring onions to the wok, continuing to stir-fry until the vegetables are slightly tender.

5. Season and serve:

• Season the dish with salt and white pepper according to your taste preference.
• Transfer the Moonlight Hor Fun to serving plates and top with the cooked chicken or fish cake.
• Garnish with additional spring onions if desired.

Enjoy the delightful flavors of 月光河 (Yuè Guāng Hé), the Moonlight Hor Fun, a comforting and satisfying Malaysian favorite that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Ipoh.

好好享受! Selamat makan! bon appétit! Enjoy your meal!