Shrimp Mei Fun Noodles (Rice Noodles Stir Fry, Shrimp Mai Fun) is an Asian preparation made using rice noodles, shrimp, and sauces. Make this take-out favorite at home using my easy recipe.

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What Are Mei Fun Noodles
Mei Fun Noodles (Mai Fun) are a type of thin, white rice noodles that are commonly used in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine. These noodles are made of rice flour and water and are thin, delicate, and slightly translucent.
Mei Fun also refers to the dishes made using these noodles.
They are pre-cooked and dried in the manufacturing unit and all you need to do is soak or cook them until they are softened again.
Also known as rice vermicelli, rice noodles, or bee hoon, these naturally gluten-free noodles are often stir-fried with vegetables and protein or used in soups.
Here are some more noodle recipes that you may like
- Shrimp Chow Mein
- Homemade Japanese Hibachi Noodles
- Cantonese Pan Fried Noodles
- Pad Thai Noodles
- Gochujang Noodles
- Drunken Noodles
- Hakka Noodles
- Chilli Garlic Noodles
- Kimchi Noodles
About Shrimp Mei Fun Noodles
Shrimp Mei Fun Noodles, also called Shrimp Mai Fun is a stir-fry made using rice noodles, sauces, veggies, and shrimp. It is a popular Asian dish and a lot of American Chinese restaurants have it in their menu items.
It is popular as Singapore noodles in Chinese take-out restaurants but if you actually go to Singapore, you will be surprised to know that there is nothing Singaporean about this noodle dish.
Making shrimp mei fun noodles at home is super easy and it comes together in under 30 minutes. The homemade dish tastes much better than the take-out version and you can customize it as per your taste.
This mei fun noodle with shrimp is a complete meal in itself that is perfect for lazy weekday dinners. You can serve a soup or an appetizer on the side to make it more filling.
So next time you are planning to eat Chinese food, make these chow fun noodles at home and enjoy them with the whole family.
Ingredients & Variations
For The Noodles
This mei fun recipe uses thin rice noodles that are gluten-free. The cooked noodles are tossed with vegetable oil and soy sauce to soak up the maximum flavor and not become mushy.
I used dried rice vermicelli noodles but you can fresh rice noodles if they are available to you.
For The Shrimp
Use fresh or frozen cleaned and deveined shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, then bring them to room temperature before adding them to the wok.
Shrimp are coated with a mixture of cornstarch, oyster sauce, water, Shaoxing wine, white pepper, curry powder, and vegetable oil.
Shaoxing wine can be replaced with white wine vinegar. You can add a crumbled chicken stock cube to the recipe for added flavor.
I used medium-sized shrimp but you can use small or large ones too. The time of cooking will slightly differ.
For Remaining Recipe
Other than the above-mentioned ingredients, you will need fresh ginger, shallots, carrots, green cabbage, scallions, vegetable oil, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, salt, and water.
Use tamari in place of soy sauce for a gluten-free recipe.
I have used shallots, carrots, and cabbage, but you can add in more veggies like bell peppers, snow peas, bean sprouts, napa cabbage, green beans, mushrooms, corn kernels, baby corn, or Asian greens. It’s a great way to use up all the leftover veggies sitting in your fridge.
You can replace shrimp with tofu cubes for a vegetarian version.
Eggs, chicken, beef, pork, or other seafood can also be added to this recipe.
Fish sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and red chili peppers can also be added to this recipe to perk up its taste.
Pro Tips By Neha
The rice noodles are gluten-free, but check the sauce contents before adding them if you are looking to make a gluten-free dish.
Do not cook or oversoak the noodles. You want them to be al dente, which means that they should have a nice bite.
Rinse the cooked noodles with cold water to stop the cooking process. Then drain well and toss with soy sauce and oil.
Make sure to have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you begin cooking because the cooking process moves quickly once it starts.
How To Make Shrimp Mei Fun Noodles
Prepare The Noodles
Cook 7 oz (200 g) dried rice noodles as per the instructions on the back of the package. To test whether or not they’ve been cooked enough, take a noodle and chew on it to make sure it’s no longer dry.

Rinse the noodles with cold water to stop the cooking process otherwise, they will become mushy.
Drain thoroughly to get rid of excess water.
In a large bowl, mix the noodles with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons of dark soy sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.


Prepare The Shrimp
Add 7 oz (200 g) cleaned and deveined medium-sized shrimp to a medium mixing bowl, along with
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
Marinate for 20 minutes.


Stir- Fry The Noodles
Gather all the ingredients before stir-frying the noodles. We need to cook them on high heat with ingredients going into the wok one after the other.
Heat a large wok on high heat until very hot.
Add 3 tablespoons of oil and once the hot is hot and shimmery, add 2 tablespoon julienned ginger and 4-5 shallots (peeled and thinly sliced). Stir-fry for 10 seconds.



Add the marinated shrimp along with the marinade and cook for 3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and almost cooked, stirring frequently.
Note – If using small shrimp, then cook for 2 minutes and if using large shrimp, cook for 4 minutes.


Now add
- 1 medium carrot (julienned)
- 5 oz (150 g) shredded cabbage
- 2 scallions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.

Add
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
and mix everything well.


Finally, add the prepared noodles and stir-fry everything together to heat the noodles through and distribute the shrimp and vegetables.

Check for salt and sauces and add more as per your taste.
Serve hot.

Frequently Asked Questions
Noodle Type: Chow Fun noodles are wide, flat rice noodles, while Mei Fun noodles are thin rice vermicelli noodles. Chow Fun noodles are wider and thicker compared to the delicate and transparent Mei Fun noodles.
Texture: Chow Fun noodles have a chewy and slightly elastic texture when cooked, while Mei Fun noodles have a softer and more delicate texture.
Regional Differences: Chow Fun noodles are particularly popular in Cantonese cuisine, while Mei Fun noodles are commonly found in Southeast Asian cuisines such as Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine.
Serving Suggestions
Shrimp Chow Mein Fun is a filling meal on its own. Serve it for your lazy weekday dinners, potlucks, game or movie nights, or even for your weekend brunch.
You can also serve an Asian soup or appetizer on the side to make it more filling.
I love to serve it with soups such as Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup, Chicken Clear Soup, Chinese Hot and Sour Soup, or appetizers like Asian Garlic Tofu, Hibachi Chicken, Gochujang Tofu, or Easy Chinese Hunan Chicken.
Storage Suggestions
Singapore Mei Fun will last in the fridge for 3-4 days when stored in a clean and dry air-tight container. Cool them completely befoe transferring to the container.
You can also freeze the noodles for up to 2 months. However, the texture might change slightly upon thawing and reheating.
When you’re ready to eat the noodles, you can reheat them in a microwave, steamer, or in pan over medium heat. If the noodles seem dry, add a little bit of water to help rehydrate them.
1. Microwave: Place the noodles in a microwave-safe dish and cover with a microwave-safe lid or cling film. Make sure to leave a small corner open to allow steam to escape. Microwave on medium power for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even heating.
2. Stovetop: Heat a bit of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the noodles and stir-fry until heated through. Splash some water over them if the noodles are clumped together.
3. Steamer: Place the noodles in a heatproof dish and steam for about 5 minutes or until heated through.
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Shrimp Mei Fun Noodles Recipe (Rice Noodles Stir Fry)
Ingredients
For The Noodles
- 7 ounces dry thin rice vermicelli noodles (200 g)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
For The Shrimp
- 7 ounces medium-sized shrimp (200 g, cleaned and deveined)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine (or white wine vinegar)
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For The Rest Of The Recipe
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons julienned ginger (julienned)
- 4-5 shallots (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium carrot (julienned)
- 5 ounces green cabbage (150 g, shredded)
- 2 scallions (green onions) (cut into 2 inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (use tamari for gluten free)
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare The Noodles
- Cook the noodles as per the instructions on the back of the package. To test whether or not they’ve been cooked enough, take a noodle and chew on it to make sure it’s no longer dry.
- Rinse the noodles with cold water to stop the cooking process otherwise, they will become mushy.
- Drain thoroughly to get rid of excess water.
- In a large bowl, mix the noodles with vegetable oil and soy sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.
Prepare The Shrimp
- Add shrimp to a medium mixing bowl, along with cornstarch, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, white pepper powder, curry powder, and vegetable oil. Marinate for 20 minutes.
Stir- Fry The Noodles
- Gather all the ingredients before stir-frying the noodles. We need to cook them on high heat with ingredients going into the wok one after the other.
- Heat a large wok on high heat until very hot.
- Add oil and once the hot is hot and shimmery, add ginger and shallots. Stir-fry for 10 seconds.
- Add the marinated shrimp along with the marinade and cook for 3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and almost cooked, stirring frequently.
- Note – If using small shrimp, then cook for 2 minutes and if using large shrimp, cook for 4 minutes.
- Now add carrot, cabbage, and scallions, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper powder, and salt, and mix everything well.
- Finally, add the prepared noodles and stir-fry everything together to heat the noodles through and distribute the shrimp and vegetables.
- Check for salt and sauces and add more as per your taste.
- Serve hot.
Jewell PankeyHarris
I’m in love made this tonight…So quick, easy & 😋
Jesse A Rabinowitz
Delicious! Only had some 1/4 inch wide rice noodles, and only 8 oz. of those, but had 1 lb of shrimp and also added some asparagus instead of cabbage, and one-and-a-halved the sauce mix, and it came out great! Very hearty and scrumptious. Reminiscent of tsa chiang noodles. Thanks for this!