Easy Singapore noodles recipe featuring rice vermicelli noodles tossed in a curry sauce with juicy shrimp, rich BBQ char siu pork, crispy onions and peppers. It’s so scrumptious and bursting with flavor. It’s quick to make and a perfect one-pot meal for your weekday dinner. {Gluten-Free Adaptable}
Singapore Noodles are made with thin rice noodles called vermicelli noodles. They’re very common nowadays, sold at all supermarkets.
Singapore noodle cooking process
Once you’re all prepped, cooking Singapore noodles is super fast:
- Scramble the eggs
- Cook ginger, garlic and onion
- Sear the shrimp and char siu
- Cook the carrot
- Toss the with noodles and the sauce
- Add the egg back and pepper, give it a final toss
A plate of beautiful Singapore noodles might look super challenging to make at first. But once you try it, you’ll be surprised how easy it is. And you don’t need a wok or a gas stove. I used to have an electric stove at home and I used a nonstick skillet, which worked out beautifully. As long as you follow a solid recipe and use the right ingredients, you’ll recreate the Chinese restaurant experience right in your own kitchen.
Happy cooking and I hope you enjoy the dish!
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FAQ
What is the difference between Singapore noodles and normal noodles?
What is the difference between Singapore noodles and chow mein?
Why are they called Singapore noodles?
What is the difference between pad thai and Singapore noodles?
What is Singapore noodles?
This Singapore Noodles (aka Singapore Mei Fun) recipe will give you the tastiest takeout style dish in the comfort of your own home. This dry curry noodle dish is made with stir-fried vermicelli noodles, curry powder, shrimp, strips of eggs, char siu, and vegetables. What are Singapore Noodles? What Type of Noodles Do I use for Singapore Noodles?
What type of rice noodles do you use for Singapore noodles?
The type of rice noodles you use for this Singapore Noodles recipe is very important! You must use thin vermicelli rice noodles. Make sure they’re not mung bean vermicelli, which are clear, while the rice noodles are more opaque. Depending upon brand of rice noodles you buy, soaking times may vary.
What are Singapore noodles made of?
With its signature hint of curry flavour and yellow hue, Singapore Noodles are made with thin rice noodles, prawns/shrimp, Chinese Pork, egg and red capsicum/bell peppers. Don’t fret if you don’t have all the ingredients – this is worth making with whatever you have!
Are Singapore noodles a’silkier’ dish?
Singapore noodles are heavily seasoned in curry powder, which can create a mouthfeel that is gritty or grainy when not prepared properly. My mother, who made Singapore-style noodles often following that trip, humbly brags that her version of the dish is “silkier” than the ones found in many restaurants.