LAM MEE also known as the 'birthday noodle' as its often served during birthday in Peranakan household. The Chinese community regards noodles as a symbol of longevity and to serve noodle to a birthday celebrant is to wish the person long life. When it is prepared to celebrate birthday, a drop of red coloring a symbol of auspicious tidings is added to the egg to make a pink-colored omelette and served together with sambal.
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