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Easy Shrimp Mei Fun Recipe

Dec 31, 2022Last Modified: January 28, 2023

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Shrimp Mei Fun with ingredients rice vermicelli noodles with snow peas, shrimp, Asian chilies, carrots and onion in a bowl with chopsticks resting on the side of the bowl.

Shrimp Mei Fun, also known as Singapore Noodles With Shrimp, is not from Singapore. This delicious dish, commonly found in many Chinese Restaurants in the United States, is actually a Cantonese creation (sourced from Wikipedia). So if you visit Hong Kong you'll be sure to see Singapore noodles on the menu of many Cantonese restaurants in that area.

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  • What Is Shrimp Mei Fun?
  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • Enjoy Your Shrimpy Singapore Noodles!
  • FAQ
  • 1,000 Foods to Eat Project
  • Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy
  • Join Me On A Fun Food Journey!
  • Easy Shrimp Mei Fun Recipe

What Is Shrimp Mei Fun?

Now that we know where this dish originates from, I'll move on to what Shrimp Mei Fun is.

This absolutely fantastic dish consists of thin rice noodles (rice vermicelli noodles), bathed with a delicious curry powder based sauce. Shrimp, egg, garlic, and some veggies are also thrown into the mix.

The result is a totally slurpable delight! The curry powder based sauce turns the noodles a gorgeous yellow color and the name "Mei Fun" is so apt because this is a super fun dish!

Are you ready to make your own Singapore Mei Fun? Then please read on and I'll share an Easy Shrimp Mei Fun Recipe with you!

🥘 Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this fun recipe. You should be able to find all of these ingredients at a well stocked supermarket, and/or your local Asian market.

A package of A Taste Of Thai Vermicelli Rice Noodles, bottle of LouAna Peanut Oil, bowl containing uncooked shrimp, bowl with minced garlic and red bowl with 2 eggs.
Rice vermicelli noodles are essential to making Shrimp Mei Fun
Sliced onion, julienned carrots, snow peas, sliced cabbage, sliced green onions and Asian dried chilies on a white plate.
A colorful assortment of veggies go into this dish
Bottles of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce, a bowl with some sugar, and a container of S&B Oriental Curry Powder.
The sauce consists of curry powder, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce
  • Rice vermicelli noodles - these are thin rice noodles that are essential to this dish
  • Shrimp - large shrimp work best for this recipe
  • Eggs
  • Garlic
  • Peanut oil (can sub vegetable oil)
  • Dried Asian chilies - these are optional; add if you like spicy food or you can add it for extra color and don't have to eat them
  • Onion (thinly sliced)
  • Green onions
  • Red cabbage (thinly sliced)
  • Snow peas
  • Carrots (julienned)
  • Curry powder - I highly recommend S&B Oriental Curry Powder - the curry powder will impart a beautiful yellow hue to the noodles
  • Soy sauce
  • Fish sauce
  • Oyster sauce
  • Sugar
  • Cold Water

Please don't let this long list of ingredients put you off making this dish. I promise that this recipe actually comes together pretty quickly and it's totally worth your efforts!

One quick word about the rice vermicelli noodles. The first time I made this dish, I made it with the Jiang Xi Rice Vermicelli noodles pictured below on the right hand side.

But please be aware that although these are Rice Vermicelli noodles, they are much thicker and chewier than the noodles that are traditionally used for this dish. I recommend using the type that's pictured below on the left. Look for "angel hair" type noodles if you'd like to use the traditional noodles used in Singapore noodles.

Package of A Taste of Thai Vermicelli Rice Noodles next to a package of Jiang Xi Rice Vermicelli Noodles on a wooden board background.

🔪 Instructions

Now it's time to have some fun! This steps for this mei fun recipe will be divided into three parts: 1) cooking the noodles, 2) prepping the garlic, veggies, shrimp, and eggs, and 3) stir frying.

Cooking The Noodles

Let's begin by cooking the vermicelli rice noodles according to package directions. Drain in a colander. Place the drained noodles on a rack (if you have one available) and spread them out. This helps the noodles avoid clumping together too much.

Rice vermicelli noodles cooking in water in a pan with a pair of blue tongs holding some of the noodles out of the water.
Cook your rice vermicelli according to package directions.
Rice vermicelli noodles spread out on a rack.
It's best to lay the noodles out on a rack and spread them out.

Now it's prep time!

Prepping The Vegetables, Garlic, Shrimp, and Eggs

This part takes the longest and you'll get to practice your knife skills. Start by prepping the vegetables and mincing the garlic. You'll want to slice the red cabbage and onions quite thinly because we are aiming for all the veggies to cook quickly. Also be sure to use thin julienned slices of carrot. Cut the green onion into pieces that are around 1"-2" long. Have your Asian dried chilies ready along with your prepped veggies if using.

Sliced onion, julienned carrots, snow peas, sliced cabbage, sliced green onions and Asian dried chilies on a white plate.
Prep your veggies and leave them to the side ready to stir fry.

Lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl and set this to the side. Peel and devein the shrimp and also leave it to the side ready to stir fry. You can save time by using shrimp that has already been peeled and deveined.

Make the sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set this to the side until ready to stir fry.

A curry powder based sauce in a white bowl with a spoon containing some of the sauce in the foreground.
This is the beautiful golden hued sauce that you will add to the stir fry.

It's time to fire up that wok now!

Time To Stir Fry!

Heat up your wok on a high heat. Once you see it smoking, add 2 tablespoon of the oil. If the oil doesn't cover the bottom of the wok you can add more oil. Now add the lightly beaten eggs. Once the eggs are set break them up with your spatula. Push the eggs to the side and add the shrimp. The shrimp will cook quickly in the hot wok. Once the shrimp is cooked, remove the shrimp and the eggs from the wok and place on a dish. This should take around 1-2 minutes.

Egg and shrimp in oil cooking in a wok with a hint of a blue utensil on the top right side.
Begin by cooking the egg then add your shrimp.
Cooked shrimp and cooked egg on a white plate.
Remove cooked egg and shrimp to be added back to the stir fry in a later step.

Add additional oil if the wok looks dry (the remaining 2 tablespoon of peanut oil). Now quickly add all the vegetables, garlic, and chilies (if using). Stir fry this for 1-2 minutes.

Snow peas, julienned carrots, sliced onions, sliced cabbage and dried Asian chilies in a wok.
Aren't the colors gorgeous? Stir fry the veggies, garlic, and chilies for around 1-2 minutes.

After that add the drained noodles, the sauce (stir again right before adding), then the shrimp and egg. Stir fry this until everything is heated through around 1 minute.

A wok containing cooked vegetables including snow peas, cabbage, carrots and onion with rice vermicelli noodles on top of the vegetables and a curry sauce poured over the noodles. There is a blue silicone spoon containing some of the cooked food on the top right.
Add the drained noodles and sauce to the stir fried veggies.
Rice noodles, shrimp, snow peas, green onions, cabbage, carrots, egg, and dried chilies in a wok with a blue silicone spoon with wooden handle resting on the side of the wok. There are some green onions, onion, and cabbage in the spoon.
Return the shrimp and egg to the wok and stir to heat through.

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary to suit your tastes.

Rice noodles, shrimp, snow peas, cabbage, carrots, egg, and dried chilies in a wok with a pair of blue silicone tongs resting on the side of the wok.
Look at those beautiful yellow noodles!

And just like that, your Shrimp Mei Fun is ready to enjoy!

Enjoy Your Shrimpy Singapore Noodles!

Shrimp Mei Fun with ingredients rice vermicelli noodles with snow peas, shrimp, Asian chilies, carrots and onion in a bowl with chopsticks resting on the side of the bowl.

So it's time to get ready to slurp! Place your noodles in your favorite noodle bowl, and get your favorite pair of chopsticks ready.

Really savor the beautiful and complex flavors in this dish.

So, this Shrimp Mei Fun dish is a meal in and of itself. However, you could serve it with some Chinese greens such as Yu Choy if you like.

In addition, this meal is great for a busy weeknight or just anytime you want to indulge in some amazingly delicious food!

I hope you will give this a try and let me know what you think!

FAQ

What is Shrimp Mei Fun made of?

Shrimp mei fun typically consists of shrimp, rice vermicelli noodles, a curry powder based sauce, and an assortment of colorful veggies!

Is Mei Fun the same as Singapore noodles?

Mei Fun (or Mai Fun) is also known as Singapore noodles.

What other vegetables can I add or sub in this recipe for Shrimp Mei Fun?

Feel free to add or sub bean sprouts, sliced bell peppers, or sliced napa cabbage to this recipe.

1,000 Foods to Eat Project

In conclusion, Singapore Mei Fun is listed in the book 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, by Mimi Sheraton. I am working my way through the foods listed in this book. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project. Singapore Mei Fun is food #65 in my project!

Above all, please check out my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project page for some awesome food inspo!

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Shrimp Mei Fun with ingredients rice vermicelli noodles with snow peas, shrimp, Asian chilies, carrots and onion in a bowl with chopsticks resting on the side of the bowl.

Easy Shrimp Mei Fun Recipe

Grace
Shrimp Mei Fun, also known as Singapore Noodles, is an absolutely delicious slurpable treat! This is super easy to make and as good as you would get from your local Chinese restaurant!
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2 people
Calories 1002 kcal

Equipment

  • large wok or very large pan to stir fry
  • large pot to cook the rice noodles

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams vermicelli rice noodles
  • ¾ lb shrimp large shrimp are best for this dish
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoon peanut oil split
  • ¼ cup dried Asian chilies optional - add if you like spicy food or you can add it for extra color and don't have to eat them!

Vegetables

  • ½ onion thinly sliced
  • 2 each green onions cut into 1"-2" pieces
  • 1 cup red cabbage sliced thinly or cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • ½ cup carrots either shredded or julienned thinly (keep these pieces small so they can cook quickly)

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon curry powder I highly recommend S&B Oriental Curry Powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 ts sugar
  • ½ cup water

Instructions
 

Cook The Noodles

  • Cook the vermicelli rice noodles according to package directions. Drain in a colander. Place the drained noodles on a rack (if you have one available) and spread them out. This helps the noodles avoid clumping together too much.
    Rice vermicelli noodles spread out on a rack.

Prepping The Vegetables, Garlic, Shrimp, and Eggs

  • Prep all the vegetables and the garlic and set this aside until ready to stir fry.
    Sliced onion, julienned carrots, snow peas, sliced cabbage, sliced green onions and Asian dried chilies on a white plate.
  • Lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl and set this to the side.
  • Peel and devein the shrimp and set this aside.
  • Make the sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set this to the side until ready to stir fry.
    A curry powder based sauce in a white bowl with a spoon containing some of the sauce in the foreground.

Time To Stir Fry!

  • Heat up your wok on a high heat. Once you see it smoking, add 2 tablespoon of the oil. If the oil doesn't cover the bottom of the wok you can add more oil. Now add the lightly beaten eggs. Once the eggs are set break them up with your spatula. Push the eggs to the side and add the shrimp. The shrimp will cook quickly in the hot wok. Once the shrimp is cooked, remove the shrimp and the eggs from the wok and place on a dish. This should take around 1-2 minutes.
    Egg and shrimp in oil cooking in a wok with a hint of a blue utensil on the top right side.
  • Add additional oil if the wok looks dry (the remaining 2 tablespoon of peanut oil). Now quickly add all the vegetables, garlic, and chilies (if using). Stir fry this for 1-2 minutes.
    Snow peas, julienned carrots, sliced onions, sliced cabbage and dried Asian chilies in a wok.
  • Now add the drained noodles, the sauce (stir again right before adding), then the shrimp and egg. Stir fry this until everything is heated through around 1 minute.
    Rice noodles, shrimp, snow peas, green onions, cabbage, carrots, egg, and dried chilies in a wok with a blue silicone spoon with wooden handle resting on the side of the wok. There are some green onions, onion, and cabbage in the spoon.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary to suit your tastes. Remove your shrimp mei fun to your favorite noodle bowls and slurp away!
    Shrimp Mei Fun with ingredients rice vermicelli noodles with snow peas, shrimp, Asian chilies, carrots and onion in a bowl with chopsticks resting on the side of the bowl.

Notes

This makes 2 very hearty servings or 3 decent sized servings.  
Enjoy with your favorite pair of chopsticks!

Nutrition

Calories: 1002kcalCarbohydrates: 128gProtein: 41gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 378mgSodium: 2734mgPotassium: 1360mgFiber: 16gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 14824IUVitamin C: 71mgCalcium: 259mgIron: 7mg
Keyword Noodles, Shrimp, shrimp mei fun, singapore noodles
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