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.
2teaspoonsdark soy sauceuse tamari for gluten-free
For The Shrimp
7ouncesmedium-sized shrimp200 g, cleaned and deveined
2teaspoonscornstarch
1tablespoonoyster sauce
1tablespoonshaoxing wineor white wine vinegar
¼teaspoonwhite pepper powder
1teaspooncurry powderoptional
1teaspoonvegetable oil
For The Rest Of The Recipe
3tablespoonsvegetable oil
2tablespoonsjulienned gingerjulienned
4-5shallotsthinly sliced
1mediumcarrotjulienned
5ouncesgreen cabbage150 g, shredded
2scallions (green onions)cut into 2 inch pieces
1tablespoondark soy sauceuse tamari for gluten free
½teaspoonsesame oil
¼teaspoonwhite pepper powder
½teaspoonsalt
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.
You can add a crumbled chicken stock cube to the recipe for added flavor.I have used shallots, carrots, and cabbage, but you can add in more veggies like bell pepper, 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.