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Singapore Mei Fun – Chow Mei Fun

Singapore Mei Fun – Chow Mei Fun That Beats Takeout Every Time

This Singapore Mei Fun recipe features delicate rice noodles, shrimp, and fresh vegetables, creating a flavorful dish that beats takeout.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Mei Fun noodles Soak in cold water for the best texture.
For the Protein
  • 1 lb Shrimp Peeled and deveined.
  • 2 large Eggs Whisked and cooked into a thin omelet.
  • 6 oz Chinese Char Siu Finely sliced.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Napa Cabbage Or use bok choy as a substitute.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Can substitute with yellow onion.
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts Optional.
  • 3 stalks Scallions Cut into 2-inch sections.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Red or yellow preferred.
For Seasoning and Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Ideal for frying.
  • 2 tbsp Golden Curry Powder Key seasoning.
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce Reduced-sodium preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce Optional.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Optional, use sparingly.
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Wine Can substitute with stock or omit.

Equipment

  • Wok
  • non-stick pan
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak mei fun noodles in cold water for 20–30 minutes until softened. Drain well.
  2. Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt, then cook in a non-stick pan until a thin omelet forms. Shred into thin strips.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok, stir-fry shrimp until pink, then remove.
  4. In the same wok, sauté minced garlic and red onion until translucent.
  5. Add soaked mei fun noodles and stir-fry for one minute.
  6. Add golden curry powder, sugar, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce; toss for another minute.
  7. Introduce napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and bell pepper; stir-fry for another minute.
  8. Add back char siu and shrimp; stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
  9. Toss in the shredded omelet and scallions, stirring briefly.
  10. Serve hot on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a kick, add a pinch of chili flakes. Use seasonal vegetables for variety.

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