Singapore Mei Fun

Name: Singapore Mei Fun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 12 oz rice vermicelli noodles, soaked; 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp curry powder; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/2 carrots, julienned; 1/2 onion, sliced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 2 egg, beaten; 4 green onions, chopped; 4 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Delicate rice noodles stir-fried with curry powder, shrimp, and vegetables in a light, aromatic sauce - a beloved Southeast Asian favorite.

25 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

AsianDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

12 oz rice vermicelli noodles, soaked
12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp curry powder
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 carrots, julienned
1/2 onion, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 egg, beaten
4 green onions, chopped
4 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Soak 12 oz soaked rice vermicelli noodles in room temperature water for 10 minutes until pliable, then drain.
2

Heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Add 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
5

Push shrimp to the side, add 2 beaten egg to the wok and scramble lightly.
6

Add 1/2 julienned carrots, 1/2 sliced onion, and 1/2 diced red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
7

Add 1 tsp curry powder and stir well to combine.
8

Add soaked noodles to the wok.
9

Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp oyster sauce, tossing everything together.
10

Cook for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are coated and heated through.
11

Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the noodles.
12

Garnish with 4 chopped green onions and 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
13

Serve hot.

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What is Singapore Mei Fun?

Delicate rice noodles stir-fried with curry powder, shrimp, and vegetables in a light, aromatic sauce - a beloved Southeast Asian favorite. This reference files it under Asian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

Can I skip the soak in Singapore Mei Fun?

Step 1 reads: "Soak 12 oz soaked rice vermicelli noodles in room temperature water for 10 minutes until pliable, then drain." Better not. The soak in step 1 hydrates the ingredient so it softens evenly in the time given; skipping it means a longer cook and a less even texture.

What can I use instead of oyster sauce in Singapore Mei Fun?

The entry for Singapore Mei Fun calls for 2 tbsp oyster sauce. In its place: Hoisin thinned with a little soy sauce is the nearest shelf substitute, and a mushroom stir-fry sauce is the vegetarian one. Both are sweeter, so hold back any sugar in the recipe.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Singapore Mei Fun?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Singapore Mei Fun uses 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined.

Does Singapore Mei Fun contain shellfish?

Yes: 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined and 2 tbsp oyster sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy, shellfish and sesame. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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