Best 2 Singapore Mai Fun Recipes

SINGAPORE MAI FUN

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From Cooking Light. Terrific recipe--tastes even better cold, the next day! The snow peas and mung sprouts were my own addition, so feel free to leave them out. Perfect to take to lunch the day after serving for dinner!

Provided by spatchcock

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package skinny rice noodles (py mai fun)
1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
cooking spray
1 tablespoon peanut oil, divided
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut in strips
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 -5 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced (I used 8 more oz of shrimp, you could also use cubed tofu)
1 tablespoon curry powder
8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup sliced green onion (1-inch slices)
1/2 lb snow peas, sliced thinly
1/2 lb mung bean sprouts

Steps:

Cook rice noodles according to package directions, leaving out any fat or salt that may be called for.
Combine broth, soy sauce, sugar and salt, and stir together till sugar dissolves.
Heat large nonstick skillet over med-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray.
Add 1 tsp oil.
Add egg; stir-fry 30 seconds or until soft-scrambled, stirring constantly.
Remove from pan, and set aside.
Wipe down pan with cloth or paper towel.
Heat remaining oil (about 2 tsp) in pan over med-high heat.
Add bell pepper, ginger, red pepper, and garlic; stir-fry 15 seconds.
Add snow peas, bean sprouts, curry, and shrimp; stir fry two or three minutes, until shrimp is nearly done.
Stir in egg, noodles and broth mixture; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
Sprinkle with green onions.

SINGAPORE MEI FUN

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Homemade Singapore Mei Fun-stir fried thin rice noodles with pork, shrimp, peppers and Chinese cabbage.

Provided by Elaine

Categories Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

100 g dried rice noodles
8 whole Shrimp ( ,peeled and deveined)
2 whole Eggs
1 cup Shredded Napa Cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup shredded red onion
1 fresh green pepper ( ,shredded (I use half green and half red))
1 scallion or green onion ( ,cut into 2 inch sections)
1/3 cup Chinese Char Siu or sausage ( ,finely sliced or shredded)
1.5 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tbsp. golden curry powder
1 tbsp. cooking wine
1/2 tbsp. light soy sauce
1 tsp. dark soy sauce
2 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 tbsp. oyster sauce ( ,optional)
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt or as needed

Steps:

Pre-soak the rice noodles for around 20 to 30 minutes until soft and then drain.
Heat up around 1/2 tablespoon oil in pan and make a thin omelet. Then shred the egg omelet on your cutting board after cooling down.
Slice other ingredients and mix the stir fry sauce in a small bowl.
Heat up around 1 tablespoon oil in wok over medium fire. Add shrimp and Char Siu meat or sausage or ham to fry for around 10 to 20 seconds until aroma. Add other side ingredients including carrot, green pepper, onion and cabbage to fry for another 30 seconds or until they are slightly soften.
Spread the curry power on the mixture and mix well.
Add rice noodles in and after that stir in the stir fry sauce in. Make quick movements to coat all the contents with stir fry sauce evenly.
Add shredded egg omelet and scallions or green onions. Fry for another 20 second or so.
Transfer out and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 334 mg, Sodium 1538 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the mai fun will taste. This is especially true for the vegetables, which should be crisp and colorful.
Cook the noodles properly: Mai fun noodles are very thin and delicate, so it's important to cook them according to the package directions. Overcooked noodles will be mushy and bland.
Use a wok or large skillet: A wok or large skillet will help you to stir-fry the noodles and vegetables quickly and evenly. This will prevent the noodles from sticking together and the vegetables from becoming overcooked.
Season the mai fun well: Mai fun is a relatively bland noodle, so it's important to season it well with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and other seasonings. You can also add some chili peppers or other spices to taste.
Serve the mai fun immediately: Mai fun is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will prevent the noodles from becoming soggy and the vegetables from losing their crispness.

Conclusion:

Mai fun is a delicious and versatile noodle dish that can be easily made at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give mai fun a try!

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