Hokkien Noodles with Shrimp
Singapore stir-fry
As with many Asian dishes, there are countless variations of Hokkien noodles.
Although the name refers to the Chinese province of Fujian, also known as Hokkien, this popular noodle dish is eaten throughout Southeast Asia. The Singapore version is a delicious stir-fry known for its rich flavors and quick preparation.
It combines tender pieces of meat (or seafood, such as shrimp), crisp vegetables, and the heat of sambal or red chili peppers. An ideal meal when you want to get something delicious on the table quickly during the week.
Singapore meets the supermarket
For our quick version, there’s no need to make a trip to an Asian grocery store. You can find everything you need at a regular supermarket. We start by cooking cubes of pork belly in a hot wok for about 4 to 5 minutes, until crispy.
Next, add the large shrimp along with the finely chopped shallot and garlic. Once they become fragrant, add the concentrated vegetable broth, followed by the bean sprouts and sliced green onions.
Flavors come together
Next, add the egg noodles, which you soaked beforehand, to the pan. The scrambled eggs can go in now as well. Finally, season everything with a generous spoonful (2 to 3 teaspoons) of sambal oelek (or sriracha), two tablespoons of soy sauce, and two tablespoons of fish sauce.
Toss everything well so the flavors combine and the noodles can soak them up. In Singapore, squid is sometimes added as well, but as mentioned, our version keeps things simple and quick.
Time to serve
For the finishing touch, top the dish with roughly chopped chives, a lime wedge, and some thinly sliced red chili pepper if you like some extra heat. Serve straight from the wok. In short, Singapore Hokkien Noodles with Shrimp are not only delicious, but also really easy to make.
Perfect for a weeknight meal or when you want to quickly put something on the table for guests. One bite and you’ll feel like you’re at a bustling food market in the heart of Singapore. Time to fire up the wok!
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Hokkien Noodles with Shrimp
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
Description
Hokkien Noodles with Shrimp are a Singaporean stir-fry with egg noodles, shrimp, pork belly, bean sprouts, sambal, soy sauce, and fish sauce.
Ingredients
- 5 oz egg noodles
- 4 oz cooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 1 oz fresh chives
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 shallots
- 2 eggs
- 2 boneless pork belly slices
- 1 vegetable bouillon cube (0.36 oz)
- 1 lime
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1 red chili pepper (such as a jalapeño), optional
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek (chili paste) or sriracha
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut 2 to 3 pork belly slices into strips or cubes and set aside. Roughly chop 2 shallots, slice 1 bunch of green onions, and finely chop 3 cloves garlic. Rinse 1 cup bean sprouts and set aside.
- Heat some vegetable oil in a wok and scramble 2 eggs. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Add a little more oil to the wok and stir-fry the pork belly for 4 to 5 minutes, until crispy on all sides.
- Meanwhile, prepare the noodles by soaking them in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add 4 oz large shrimp, the shallots, and garlic to the wok and stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat slightly and add 3 tablespoons water along with 1 crumbled vegetable bouillon cube.
- Add the bean sprouts and sliced green onions. Then add the egg noodles and scrambled eggs.
- Finally, add 2 to 3 teaspoons sambal oelek (or sriracha), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons fish sauce. Toss everything thoroughly so the flavors are well combined.
- Finish with roughly chopped chives and serve with a lime wedge and red chili pepper, if desired.
Notes
You can also substitute the shrimp with pieces of chicken!
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Singaporean
