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Beaufort Mee
Beaufort mee is a 'wet' fried noodle from the town of Beaufort in south-west Sabah: springy egg noodles tossed in a hot wok, then finished in a garlicky gravy with char siu or chicken and crunchy greens.
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A river town on the Padas, home of Beaufort mee and a stop for rafting trips.
Beaufort is a small town on the Padas River in south-west Sabah. It gives its name to Beaufort mee, springy egg noodles fried and finished in a garlicky gravy, and is the starting point for white-water rafting and the state railway's southern line.
Beaufort is about 90 km south of Kota Kinabalu, built along the banks of the Padas River. Its shophouses and old railway station give it a different feel from the coastal towns, and its best-known export is a plate of noodles.
Beaufort mee is a 'wet' fried noodle: springy egg noodles tossed in a hot wok, then finished with a chicken-and-garlic gravy, char siu or chicken and crunchy greens. Most people eat it on the way to or from Padas river rafting.
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Sources mention: Beaufort mee with handmade noodles, Fried mihun with char siu
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Eating tips for Beaufort
- Ask whether the noodles are pork-based. Many traditional versions are not halal.
- Plan noodles after rafting. You will be hungry.
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What is Beaufort mee?
Beaufort mee is a Sabah noodle dish from the town of Beaufort: springy egg noodles wok-fried and finished in a garlicky gravy with char siu or chicken and green vegetables.