Hokkien Mee and Eel Noodles Are Put to the Test!-Double Yummy Ep. 4

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Noodles are on the menu! This time, our hosts check out two of the most iconic noodle dishes from Taiwan and Singapore. Discover what makes these noodles double yummy! The two dishes our hosts are learning about this week are Taiwan’s eel noodles and Singapore’s Hokkien mee. Starting in Tainan, Taiwan, Jasminne and Andrew get a taste of some of the best eel noodles from a Michelin guide restaurant. Eel noodles have been a staple of Taiwanese cuisine for generations, thanks to Taiwan’s abundant coastline and waters. Singapore’s offering comes from a hawker stall run by a former Michelin restaurant sous chef. Hokkien mee is a hearty seafood noodle dish, but this iteration is taken to another level. To round off their noodle adventure, the pair experience elevated Hokkien mee lovingly recreated in a modern-European style. Take a journey with the humble noodle and discover different versions of classic dishes on this episode of “Double Yummy.” Chapters: 00:00 Double Yummy: Noodles 01:07 Taiwan Eel Noodles 06:08 Singapore Hokkien Mee 11:55 Exploring Singapore’s Hawker Food Culture 15:58 Elevated Hokkien Mee 22:28 End Credits


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