Broth In Every Strand
The bee hoon should soak up a silky gravy while keeping some bite. Egg ribbons and wok aroma add body without turning the dish oily.
From Solo Plate To Sharing Dish
Coffee shops may serve individual plates, while zi char places offer larger seafood versions with prawns, squid or clams. Add chilli for brightness, not to cover the stock.
Quick answers
- Is white bee hoon the same as economical bee hoon?
- No. White bee hoon is simmered in seafood stock and gravy. Economical bee hoon is a drier fried breakfast noodle served with chosen side dishes.
- Why is it called Sembawang white bee hoon?
- A famous Sembawang restaurant helped popularise the style, but white bee hoon is now served in many parts of Singapore.