Description
Mei Fun is a popular Chinese dish made with thin rice noodles stir-fried with vegetables, protein (such as shrimp, chicken, or pork), and a savory sauce. It’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces rice vermicelli noodles (mei fun noodles)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Optional: chili oil or hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, carrot, and cabbage to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Add the drained noodles to the wok along with the sauce mixture. Toss to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Return the eggs and shrimp to the wok. Add scallions and toss everything together. Cook for another minute.
- Serve hot, with chili oil or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Soak noodles just until tender to prevent them from becoming mushy during stir-frying.
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken, pork, or tofu for a different protein option.
- Adjust vegetables based on what you have on hand—snow peas, mushrooms, or bean sprouts work well.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
