Vegetarian Singapore Street Noodles - Grilled Cheese Social (2024)

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Singapore Street Noodles are one of my favorite take-out dishes. Springy rice noodles and crunchy vegetables are tossed in a sweet and spicy curry sauce that’s out of this world delicious. This recipe is vegetarian but you could easily add tofu, chicken, shrimp or pork if you’d like!

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  • Ingredients
  • How to make the curry sauce
  • How to make the singapore noodles
  • What protein to add
  • What to pair it with
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  • Recipe: Singapore Street Noodles
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Before quarantine, my husband and I would go to AA Garden Fusion at least once a week to get down on their delicious Vietnamese Fusion cuisine. It's legit one of the best restaurants in New Smyrna Beach!

I'd always start with the avocado spring rolls with peanut sauce and Jerm would get the sticky garlic wings.

For dinner, without a doubt, I would order the Vietnamese Chicken and Rice bowl and Jeremy would order the Singapore Street Noodles every single time. And although I loved them, too, I always knew that I could just eat some of his.

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Since all of this craziness has gone down, I haven't really felt comfortable ordering takeout more often than necessary so I decided to try to make this dish at home.

After scouring the internet for recipes and messing it up quite a few times, I finally got it right!

And although my husband would always order this dish with chicken, I decided to make this recipe vegetarian so that you could top it with whatever you have.

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The method is super simple. Start by cooking a seasoned protein of your choice in a wok with a little bit of neutral oil, then remove it and set it aside.

After that, start my recipe and add the protein back in before adding the cilantro. That's it!

I should also mention that this recipe is supposed to use rice noodles.

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But if you're quarantined like me and need to use what you have, I recommend swapping it for a pound of spaghetti.

It definitely won't be as traditional, but we must make due during these times!

Let's get cookin!

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Ingredients

For The Curry Stir Fry Sauce

For the Stir Fry Noodles

  • rice noodles (or thin spaghetti noodles by DeLallo!)
  • sesame oil
  • red bell pepper
  • onion
  • carrots
  • red cabbage
  • fresh ginger
  • garlic cloves
  • cilantro

How to make the curry sauce

The first thing you'll want to do is to make the curry sauce.

Simply mix together sweet chili sauce, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sriracha, curry powder, and turmeric, and kosher salt.

Depending on which type of curry powder you're using, you might want to add a little more. After you mix up the sauce, just give it a taste and add more curry powder and/or salt if needed.

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How to make the singapore noodles

Now that the sauce is ready, let's start prepping your noodles. Since I made mine during the pandemic, I wasn't able to use the traditional rice noodles so I used thin spaghetti (by DeLallo!) which works as an easy substitute if needed.

Once the noodles are done, strain them then shock them in cold water and set aside.

Meanwhile, it's time to start cooking the veggies.

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The first thing you'll want to do is heat a wok or nonstick pan to medium-high. Add your sesame oil then add the chopped bell peppers, onions and carrots with a hefty pinch of salt.

Once the veggies cook down for about 5-8 minutes, add the red cabbage and cook until it softens and turns bright purple.

Next, add the fresh ginger and fresh garlic and stir. Cook this mixture for 2-3 minutes until the ingredients have softened and they're super fragrant.

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Then use a spatula to push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the sauce in the other. Let the sauce bubble and cook for 2 minutes then stir in the veggies.

Now rinse the noodles one more time to loosen them up then add them to the saucy vegetable mixture and toss.

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Continue to cook the noodles for another minute, gently stirring, until they're coated and are bright yellow. Give them a taste and add more salt if necessary.

Before serving, toss with freshly chopped cilantro and add a drizzle of sriracha if you're into it being spicy!

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What protein to add

If you'd like some protein in this dish, you can easily do so!

Whether you'd like to add chicken, tofu, shrimp, pork or steak, the method will be the same.

Before you start cooking the veggies, season your protein with salt and pepper. Heat your wok or nonstick to medium-high then add 2 tablespoon of neutral oil.

Toss the seasoned protein into the hot oil and saute until it's cooked through. Remove the protein and set aside.

Now cook the recipe according to the directions and add the cooked protein in before you add the fresh cilantro.

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What to pair it with

I recommend pairing these Singapore Street Noodles with these Asian Slaw Hot Dogs, these Vietnamese Egg Rolls, or this Chinese Cabbage Salad with Crunchy Ramen Noodles.

Or bring Hibachi night home with this Hibachi Chicken with Yum Yum Sauce and a side of Hibachi Noodles!

You could also do this Greek Yogurt Chicken Curry Salad, an easy bowl of larb gai lettuce wraps, or some vietnamese grilled chicken and rice bowls.

If you're looking for something similar, why not these this Thai Noodle Salad with Sesame Peanut Sauce -- it's so good!

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Save this recipe for later

Want to make these tasty Singapore Street Noodles for later? Feel free to use one of these pretty pinterest images and save it below!

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Recipe: Singapore Street Noodles

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Singapore Street Noodles

Singapore Street Noodles are one of my favorite take-out dishes. Springy rice noodles and crunchy vegetables are tossed in a sweet and spicy curry sauce that’s out of this world delicious. This recipe is vegetarian but you could easily add tofu, chicken, shrimp or pork if you’d like!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine asian

Ingredients

For the Curry Sauce

For the Stir Fry Noodles

  • 1 lb rice noodles or thin spaghetti noodles
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 large onion cut into thin strips
  • ½ cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro roughly chopped

Instructions

For the Curry Sauce

  • Mix together sweet chili sauce, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, curry powder, turmeric, and ketchup. Set aside,

For the Stir Fry Noodles

  • Cook noodles according to the directions then strain and shock with cold water.

  • Meanwhile, heat a wok or nonstick skillet to medium-high heat and add your sesame oil, chopped bell peppers, onions and carrots with a hefty pinch of salt. Cook for 5-8 minutes.

  • Add the red cabbage and cook for a few minutes until it softens and turns bright purple.

  • Add the fresh ginger and fresh garlic and stir. Cook this mixture for 2-3 minutes until the ingredients have softened and they're super fragrant.

  • Use a spatula to push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the sauce in the other. Let the sauce bubble and cook for 2 minutes then stir in the veggies.

  • Rinse the noodles in hot water one more time to loosen them up then add them to the saucy vegetable mixture and toss.

  • Cook the noodles for another few minutes, gently stirring, until they're coated and are bright yellow. Give them a taste and add more salt if necessary.

  • Before serving, toss with freshly chopped cilantro and add a drizzle of sriracha if you’d like

Notes

If you’d like to add protein:

Whether you'd like to add chicken, tofu, shrimp, pork or steak, the method will be the same.

  1. Before you start cooking the veggies, season your protein with salt and pepper. Heat your wok or nonstick to medium-high then add 2 tablespoon of neutral oil.
  2. Toss the seasoned protein into the hot oil and saute until it's cooked through. Remove the protein and set aside.
  3. Now cook the recipe according to the directions and add the cooked protein in before you add the fresh cilantro.

Keyword curry, noodles, vegetarian

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Vegetarian Singapore Street Noodles - Grilled Cheese Social (2024)

FAQs

Are Singapore street noodles healthy? ›

While Singapore noodles are low in calories and fat, and a good source of fiber and protein, it is a high-sodium dish. A 1-cup serving contains 312 to 800 milligrams of sodium. A high-sodium diet may increase your risk of developing high blood pressure.

Why are Singapore noodles so good? ›

Singapore Noodles taste so delicious due to the combination of spices used to season the dish. Curry powder and white pepper have a distinct flavor that is a little spicy, warm, and savory. When combined with soy sauce and oil they all make for the most delicious flavor.

What are street noodles made of? ›

The dish consists of bouncy rice vermicelli noodles, julienned vegetables (namely onions, peppers, and napa cabbage), and a bright and fragrant sauce. This dish is commonly served with shrimp and meat, usually char siu style pork, but you'll also see it with chicken or without any additional meat/protein added at all.

Does Singapore noodles come with meat? ›

Singapore-style noodles (Chinese: 星洲炒米; pinyin: xīngzhōu chǎomǐ; Jyutping: sing1 zau1 caau2 mai5) is a dish of stir-fried cooked rice vermicelli, curry powder, vegetables, scrambled eggs and meat, most commonly char siu pork, and/or prawn or chicken.

What is the difference between Singapore noodles and normal noodles? ›

Singapore noodle is made of thin rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, roast pork, eggs, and veggies. The main flavoring is curry powder. Once of the biggest difference between the two is that Singapore noodles is made of rice noodles, while chow mein is made with thin egg noodles made of wheat flour.

Which is the healthiest noodles in the world? ›

Quinoa noodles

Noodles made from quinoa flour offer a number of nutritional benefits. This includes the fact that they contain all nine essential amino acids that the body needs. These noodles are also gluten-free and contain high levels of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B, vitamin E and iron.

What are vegetarian noodles made of? ›

Wheat, buckwheat and rice noodles are all common and on their own present no dangers for a vegan as they are all plant-based. This can also be true for less-common noodles made with seaweed, acorn or mung bean.

What is the pink thing in noodles? ›

What's pink and swirly and processed all over? If it's floating atop a bowl of ramen, it's probably a slice of narutomaki, the iconic Japanese fishcake. Inspired by whirlpools in the Naruto Strait, these chewy, bouncy slices represent a formidable natural phenomenon.

What are the really skinny noodles called? ›

The term vermicelli encompasses a broad category of thin Asian noodles. The noodle must have a diameter of less than 0.06 inches (1.5 mm) to be classified as vermicelli. The most popular type of Asian vermicelli noodle is rice vermicelli.

Why is it called Singapore noodles? ›

Instead, the dish was created in Hong Kong sometime after WWII by Cantonese chefs who were keen to find a use for curry powder — a recent addition to the southern Chinese pantry via British colonies. The dish was named 'Singapore noodles' as a nod to the cosmopolitan nature of both city-states.

What is the difference between Hong Kong noodles and Singapore noodles? ›

Singapore noodles are yellow in colour (usually), and rest is like hakka noodles. Lots of vegetables and chicken (if it's non vegetarian). It is prepared with thin stringed chowmein. Hong Kong noodles, on the other hand, are red in colour (usually) or brown (according to the frying time).

Which Chinese noodle is healthiest? ›

Vermicelli noodles, also known as rice vermicelli or rice sticks, are generally considered a healthier noodle option compared to many other types of noodles. Vermicelli noodles are typically made from rice flour, making them naturally gluten-free.

Is Singapore Hawker food unhealthy? ›

According to the Health Promotion Board, 31 per cent of meals eaten outside of the home contain more than the daily recommended amount of sodium. In particular, food from hawker centres, which provide Singaporean residents with inexpensive and excellent cuisine, is known to be heavy on salt.

What are the really skinny Chinese noodles? ›

The term vermicelli encompasses a broad category of thin Asian noodles. The noodle must have a diameter of less than 0.06 inches (1.5 mm) to be classified as vermicelli. The most popular type of Asian vermicelli noodle is rice vermicelli.

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