Millet Mee Hoon (Millet/Ragi Vermicelli Stir-Fry)

Millet Mee Hoon (Millet/Ragi Vermicelli Stir-Fry)

Millet mee hoon is vermicelli made of millet which makes a great gluten-free alternative to vermicelli made of wheat. It is mild in flavour and makes great stir fries.

Main Ingredients

• Millet mee hoon (ragi vermicelli) — 150 g
• Cooking oil (olive oil, coconut oil) — 2 tbs
• Garlic cloves, minced — 2
• Small onion, thinly sliced — 1
• Medium carrot, julienned — 1
• Cabbage, shredded — a handful
• Egg (optional), lightly beaten — 1
• Cooked chicken breast or firm tofu, shredded or cubed — 100 g
• Spring onion stalk, chopped — 1
• Sauces
• Light soy sauce — 2 tbs
• Dark soy sauce (for colour) — 1 tsp.
• Sambal paste (can replace with 1–2 bird’s eye chillies for heat) — 1 tbs
• Oyster sauce (optional, can be substituted with mushroom sauce for vegetarians) — 1 tsp.
• White pepper — ½ tsp.
• Salt to taste

Method

• Soak the millet mee hoon in a bowl of boiling water for 1 minute (check with instructions on package) or until softened — but make sure it does not become mushy.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients. Adjust salt and soy to your taste.
• Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat.
• Add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant and slightly translucent.
• Add the carrot and cabbage; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
• Push the veggies to the side, add a bit more oil if needed, and pour in the beaten egg. Scramble until just cooked, then mix with the vegetables.
• Next, add cooked chicken or tofu and stir well.
• Add the soaked and drained millet mee hoon to the wok.
• Pour the prepared sauce over the mee hoon.
• Toss everything together using tongs or chopsticks, being careful not to break the mee hoon.
• Stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce is absorbed.
• Turn off the heat. Sprinkle chopped spring onions and chillies (if using) on top.
• Serve hot, with lime wedges or sambal on the side if desired.

Tips:

• Don’t oversoak the millet mee hoon — it becomes mushy quickly.
• You can use any vegetables you like (e.g., bean sprouts, bell pepper, spinach).

Originally published at https://www.kauveryhospital.com on August 25, 2025.