Singapore Mei Fun (Curried Rice Noodles With Pork)

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Singapore Mei Fun (Curried Rice Noodles With Pork)
Alex Lau for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Susie Theodorou.
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
4(113)
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Singapore rice noodles are a classic stir-fried rice vermicelli dish, traditionally including some combination of veggies, shrimp, pork and scrambled egg, and seasoned with curry powder. Despite the name, the dish is thought to have originated in Hong Kong’s hawker food stalls, known for their quick and affordable meal options. The classic version contains Chinese roasted pork, also known as char siu, which you can find at many Chinese restaurants, but this dish is highly customizable. It also works well with all sorts of different vegetables (like scallions, Napa cabbage and snow peas). Be sure to rinse the noodles in cold water to halt the cooking and loosen the noodles, preventing clumping and ensuring a light, loose tangle of noodles on your plate.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 5ounces vermicelli rice noodles (dried rice stick noodles)
  • 1tablespoon curry powder
  • 1tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3tablespoons neutral oil
  • 3large eggs, beaten
  • 6ounces green cabbage, shredded (2 packed cups)
  • 1small carrot, cut into matchsticks (½ cup)
  • ½red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and pepper
  • 1tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¼pound cleaned medium shrimp
  • ¼pound Chinese roasted pork (char siu), thinly sliced or chopped
  • ½cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 1teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

402 calories; 20 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 37 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 20 grams protein; 543 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, cover noodles with boiling water and let stand until softened, 5 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine curry powder, soy sauce and ¼ cup of water; whisk to combine.

  3. Step 3

    In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the neutral oil over medium. Add eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until scrambled, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  4. Step 4

    Wipe out skillet and heat the remaining 2 tablespoons neutral oil over medium-high. Add cabbage, carrot and bell pepper; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is softened, 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Season shrimp with salt and pepper and add to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, 2 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Reduce heat to medium. If noodles are clumpy, run them under cool water to loosen and drain. Add pork, noodles, curry sauce, scallions and sesame oil to skillet and cook, tossing gently, until the mixture is well blended, 1 to 2 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Divide noodles among bowls and top each with some of the remaining scallions. Serve warm.

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Add the already-scrambled eggs at the end, when everything is together and being heated. You can cook the eggs by swirling around the side of the wok, to make a kind of pancake, flip and brown slightly and then cut into little shreds. Or just scramble and cut into bits. I'm struck by the absence of shaoxing cooking wine, and the sometimes-used oyster sauce or the like. Not sure how restaurant-authentic it'll be. I'll make it, though, but maybe with some shaoxing.

Uh, when do you add back the cooked eggs?

I added the eggs back at the very end. Added some thinly sliced mushrooms. Delicious!

Very nice. Thai street food.

I made this for myself and half of my picky kids. It was delicious and 2 of them loved it as did I. I just made it with chicken though and added a little more spices to my plate. This one is a keeper!!!

This was yummy and straightforward - I used a wayward can of spam!

I laughed when I read it. Just talking to a friend about having a can of turkey roasted span. LOL!

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