Shrimp Mei Fun (Rice Noodles Stir Fry) (2024)

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Ingredients

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 use fresh rice noodles if they are available.

For The Shrimp

You can use fresh or frozen cleaned and deveined shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, bring them to room temperature before adding them to the wok.

Shrimp are coated with cornstarch, oyster sauce, water, Shaoxing wine, white pepper, curry powder, and oil.

Shaoxing wine can be replaced with white wine vinegar. For added flavor, you can add a crumbled chicken stock cube to the recipe.

I used medium-sized shrimp, but you can use small or large ones too. The time of cooking will slightly differ.

For Remaining Recipe

In addition to the ingredients mentioned above, you will need fresh ginger, shallots, carrots, green cabbage, scallions, 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 if you want to make a gluten-free dish, check the sauce contents before adding them.

Do not cook or oversoak the noodles. You want them to be al dente, meaning 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 according to the instructions on the back of the package. To test whether 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 cooking; otherwise, they will become mushy.

Drain thoroughly to get rid of excess water.

In a large bowl, mix the noodles with 1 tablespoon of 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 the following ingredients.

• 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, adding ingredients to the wok one after the other.

Heat a large wok on high heat until very hot.

Add 3 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil 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, cook for 2 minutes; if using large shrimp, cook for 4 minutes.

Now add the following veggies and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.

• 1 medium carrot (julienned)
• 5 oz (150 g) shredded cabbage
• 2 scallions (cut into 2-inch pieces)

Add the following ingredients and mix everything well.

• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

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 to taste.

Serve hot.