Chow Mei Fun (Singapore Mei Fun)

Make restaurant-quality Singapore Chow Mei Fun (米粉), loaded with juicy shrimp, crunchy vegetables, rice noodles and a rich sauce. Chow fun noodles are ready in just 20 minutes! 

This easy stir-fry shrimp recipe is the perfect balance of crunchy, spice and savory.

More Chinese Takeout Recipes: Honey Walnut Shrimp, Hunan Shrimp, Hunan Beef, Empress Chicken and Fried Rice.

Singapore Mei Fun

Chow Mei Fun, also referred to as Singapore Mei Fun, is a curry and noodle stir fried dish commonly found on American-Chinese restaurant menus.  

Singapore noodles are a popular street food in Singapore and Malaysia. Unlike breakfast dishes found here in the states, this dish is usually enjoyed at breakfast.

Shrimp Mei Fun

Shrimp Mei Fun, also called Shrimp Mai Fun is a stir-fry made using Dried Rice Vermicelli, a curry-based sauce, and veggies.

While our version uses shrimp, other popular protein options include chicken and pork. 

Ingredients

Here are the non-staple ingredients to make Chow Mei Fun. The full list of ingredients is listed in the recipe card below.

• Dried Rice Vermicelli  
• Shrimp (Fresh or Frozen)
• Yellow Curry Powder 
• Fish Sauce
• Oyster Sauce 

Substitution Options

Noodles – While thin sticks of rice vermicelli is traditional, go with whatever rice noodles you have on hand. Just cook according to the directions on the back of the box. 

Curry Powder – Using yellow curry powder isn’t mandatory, but you’ll miss out on the distinct yellow color. Already have brown curry powder on hand? Sub it in for the yellow curry in equal parts.

Oyster Sauce – No oyster sauce? No problem. Replace in equal parts with low sodium soy sauce.

Singapore Chow Mei Fun Variations

Beef Mei Fun

To make beef mei fun, use 8 oz of thinly sliced beef. Just sprinkle with salt and pepper before cooking.

Pork Mei Fun

To make pork mei fun, use 8 oz of thinly sliced pork. Just sprinkle with salt and pepper before cooking.

Vegetarian Noodles Stir Fry

To make this a vegetarian stir fry omit the protein and sub in extra vegetables sucb as snow peas, carrots, bell peppers, onions, mung sprouts, bok choy or broccoli.

How To Make

Chow Mei Fun doesn’t require much time to prepare, but it’s all hands-on time. Here’s the general steps you’re looking at, when making. For the full recipe, reference the detailed recipe card below. 

Noodles – Cook the rice noodles by soaking them in boiling water.

Sauce – Whisk together the sauce ingredients.

Shrimp – Coat the shrimp with the seasonings and stir-fry away!

Vegetables – Stir-fry the vegetables

Sauce it Up – Toss the shrimp and vegetables with the sauce and grub away!

Expert Tips

• Do You Need A Wok? Nope. A large skillet will do just fine. If you have a skillet with high edges, use it.
• Slightly undercook the noodles as they’ll continue to cook when you add them to the skillet. Plus they’ll be less likely to stick together when frying.
• Rinse the noodles under cold water right after soaking or else they’ve continue to soften.
• The oil should be hot (slightly popping) before adding the food. 
• Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches to avoid brining down the temperature of the oil.
• This stir-fried shrimp recipe is best when enjoyed immediately. 

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Drink Pairings

Stick with an off-dry Riesling or Pinot Grigio when serving Singapore noodles.

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