
A lower-calorie way to make Seafood white bee hoon
Seafood white bee hoon: a lighter home recipe with a clear finish · SG
Seafood white bee hoon. Braise the soaked bee hoon with prawns, squid, cabbage, garlic, soy sauce, and white pepper in fish stock until the noodles absorb the liquid. The bee hoon is soft and moist, the seafood is tender, and the dish is flavourful with a slight sauciness. 150g bee hoon, soaked · 100g prawns, peeled · 80g squid, sliced · 80g cabbage, shredded. 420 kcal.
A lighter Seafood white bee hoon still needs the familiar shape, aroma, and texture. bee hoon, soaked, prawns, peeled, and squid, sliced form the main structure, while cabbage, shredded, garlic, minced, and fish stock build the recognised flavour. The repeatable method is to Braise the soaked bee hoon with prawns, squid, cabbage, garlic, soy sauce, and white pepper in fish stock until the noodles absorb the liquid.. Use this visible result instead of guesswork: The bee hoon is soft and moist, the seafood is tender, and the dish is flavourful with a slight sauciness..
What changes—and what stays
From a restaurant serving with unmeasured oil and sides often reaches 600–800 kcal to 420 calories
Seafood white bee hoon: Braise the soaked bee hoon with prawns, squid, cabbage, garlic, soy sauce, and white pepper in fish stock until the noodles absorb the liquid. 200ml fish stock; 2g white pepper. Seafood white bee hoon: cabbage, shredded · garlic, minced · fish stock · soy sauce · white pepper. The bee hoon is soft and moist, the seafood is tender, and the dish is flavourful with a slight sauciness.
| Part | Conventional | Lighter | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core method | More added fat or a heavier proportion | Seafood white bee hoon: Braise the soaked bee hoon with prawns, squid, cabbage, garlic, soy sauce, and white pepper in fish stock until the noodles absorb the liquid. 200ml fish stock; 2g white pepper. | Seafood white bee hoon: cabbage, shredded · garlic, minced · fish stock · soy sauce · white pepper. The bee hoon is soft and moist, the seafood is tender, and the dish is flavourful with a slight sauciness. |
How the flavor stays
Seafood white bee hoon: cabbage, shredded · garlic, minced · fish stock · soy sauce · white pepper. The bee hoon is soft and moist, the seafood is tender, and the dish is flavourful with a slight sauciness.
A cost rule that survives inflation
Seafood white bee hoon (SG): 150g bee hoon, soaked; 100g prawns, peeled; 80g squid, sliced; 80g cabbage, shredded; 10g garlic, minced; 200ml fish stock; 10ml soy sauce; 2g white pepper.
Ingredients for 2
Measure first; timing is part of how this recipe uses less fat.

- 150gbee hoon, soaked
- 100gprawns, peeled
- 80gsquid, sliced
- 80gcabbage, shredded
- 10ggarlic, minced
- 200mlfish stock
- 10mlsoy sauce
- 2gwhite pepper
Method
Each step includes heat, a visible cue, and a recovery.

Step 1 · follow the visible cue
Prepare the measured ingredients
Seafood white bee hoon — bee hoon, soaked · prawns, peeled. Prepare bee hoon, soaked, prawns, peeled, and squid, sliced in the listed amounts. Keep wet components separate and cut pieces for their different cooking times.
Look for: Seafood white bee hoon — bee hoon, soaked · prawns, peeled · squid, sliced. bee hoon, soaked, prawns, peeled, and squid, sliced are evenly prepared and accurately measured, with no unintended water left in the preparation bowl.

Step 2 · follow the visible cue
Build the defining flavour
Seafood white bee hoon — squid, sliced · cabbage, shredded. Add cabbage, shredded, garlic, minced, and fish stock in an order that softens strong aromatics without scorching the delicate seasonings.
Look for: Seafood white bee hoon — cabbage, shredded · garlic, minced · fish stock. cabbage, shredded, garlic, minced, and fish stock smell rounded and remain recognisable, with no black specks, raw spice smell, or separated oil.

Step 3 · follow the visible cue
Cook with controlled heat
Seafood white bee hoon — garlic, minced · fish stock. For the main cooking stage, Braise the soaked bee hoon with prawns, squid, cabbage, garlic, soy sauce, and white pepper in fish stock until the noodles absorb the liquid.. Control both heat and surface moisture rather than correcting later with extra oil or sauce.
Look for: Seafood white bee hoon — Braise the soaked bee hoon with prawns, squid, cabbage, garlic, soy sauce, and white pepper in fish stock until the noodles absorb the liquid.. The bee hoon is soft and moist, the seafood is tender, and the dish is flavourful with a slight sauciness.. Check the thickest or coolest part rather than judging only the browned surface.

Step 4 · follow the visible cue
Finish and verify the texture
Seafood white bee hoon — soy sauce · white pepper. Add soy sauce and white pepper at the point where their aroma remains clear. Rest briefly and divide Seafood white bee hoon into two equal portions.
Look for: Seafood white bee hoon — The bee hoon is soft and moist, the seafood is tender, and the dish is flavourful with a slight sauciness.. Seafood white bee hoon holds its intended shape and colour, with no unwanted water, fat, or loose coating around the serving plate.

Calories at the same serving size
189 kcal · 31% lower estimated
The estimate uses the listed ingredients divided into 2 servings. Brand labels, trimming, and the amount left in the pan can change the result.
Keep the leftovers in the same spirit
Cool leftover Seafood white bee hoon promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container for up to two days. Store crisp or fresh finishing parts separately and reheat only the portion needed until piping hot.
Cool leftover Seafood white bee hoon promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container for up to two days. Store crisp or fresh finishing parts separately and reheat only the portion needed until piping hot.
Frequently asked questions
Which part of Seafood white bee hoon can be prepared ahead?
Seafood white bee hoon: Measure and prepare bee hoon, soaked, prawns, peeled, and squid, sliced in advance. Leave the main cooking and the addition of soy sauce and white pepper until close to serving, because the intended finish depends on the point where The bee hoon is soft and moist, the seafood is tender, and the dish is flavourful with a slight sauciness..
What is included in the calorie estimate for Seafood white bee hoon?
Seafood white bee hoon: It covers one of two equal portions made only from the listed ingredients. Count bread, rice, drinks, extra sauce, and side dishes separately when they are not listed.

- bee hoon, soaked150g
- prawns, peeled100g
- squid, sliced80g
- cabbage, shredded80g
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Recipe development and nutrition review: CaloNote Editorial
This editorial recipe uses ingredient-level nutrition estimates and reviewed cooking principles. It is not represented as physically test-cooked, and nutrition is approximate.
- Health Promotion Board Singapore — Energy and Nutrient Composition of Food
- HealthHub Singapore — My Healthy Plate
Published and last reviewed: August 25, 2026
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