Singapore Noodles Recipe

In this Singapore Noodles Recipe we use Prawns/Shrimps and Chicken but any combination of Prawns/Shrimps, Pork or Chicken may be used. Surprisingly, this Singapore Noodles recipe did not originate from Singapore but was invented by Chinese Americans and is now a very popular dish in Asia. The video below uses slightly different ingredients but demonstrates the cooking method well.

Ingredients for Singapore Noodles Recipe

200g Raw Prawns/Shrimps, peeled and vein removed
300g Boneless Chicken, cut into 1″ cubes
200g Rice Noodles, soaked in warm water for about 15 minutes

4 Shallots, peeled and sliced
2 Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 Tbsp Fresh Root Ginger, grated
1 Red Bell Pepper, seeds removed and sliced finely
1-2 Small Red Chillies, finely chopped
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Fish Sauce
2 Tbsp Chinese Rice Wine
2 Eggs, whisked
1 Handful Bean Sprouts
2 Spring Onions (Scallions),chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp Curry Powder
1/2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Corn Starch
4 Tbsp Peanut Oil
Salt and Pepper to season

Method

1. Put the Prawns/Shrimps and Chicken cubes into a large glass bowl. Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, Chinese rice wine and cornstarch. Mix together well and leave to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2. Remove the Prawns/Shrimps and Chicken from the bowl, shaking off any of the marinade. reserve the marinade.

3. Place a wok or large pan over a high heat and add 1 Tbsp peanut oil. Add the chicken cubes and cook until the chicken is lightly browned. Add the Prawns/Shrimps and cook for about 1 minute. Remove the Chicken and Prawn/Shrimps from the wok and set aside.

4. Return the wok or pan to the heat and add 2 Tbsp peanut oil. Add the Shallots, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Garlic, Ginger, Spring Onions and Bean Sprouts. Stir well and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove from the wok and set aside.

5. Drain the Noodles into a bowl and add 1 Tbsp peanut oil. Stir well. This will prevent the noodles sticking together.

6. Add the beaten Eggs to the wok and stir briskly. Add the Noodles, Curry Powder, Brown Sugar and season with salt and pepper. Stir well.

8. Add the Chicken and Prawns and all the cooked vegetables. Stir well.

7. Add the reserved marinade. Stir well and serve when hot.