Char Siu Singapore Thin Noodles (Chinese Takeaway Style)

Hot & spicy Chinese takeaway style Char Siu Singapore thin noodles – recreate a restaurant classic with this easy recipe!

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When nothing but a satisfying bowl of noodles will do, this spicy Singapore thin noodle dish ticks all the boxes. Tender pork, wok fried with onions, beansprouts and curry paste.

Ingredients For Char Siu Singapore Thin Noodles

This Chinese takeaway style char siu Singapore thin noodles recipe uses dry noodles like the ones used in many restaurants – in this case, thin noodles. Thick noodles are also available. If you’re lucky enough to have a Chinese supermarket nearby, you’ll find huge boxes of lucky boat brand noodles that you can use to make chow mein dishes. These noodles are commonly used, and you can buy the same noodles in smaller amounts now online too.

Supermarket soy sauces are often thin and watery compared to the brands typically used in Chinese takeaway kitchens. Look for Lee Kum Kee or Pearl River brand soy sauces. For curry flavour and heat in this Singapore noodle style dish, this recipe uses Fern’s Curry Paste.

How To Make Char Siu Singapore Thin Noodles

To make char siu Singapore thin noodles, dry thin noodles are soaked in freshly boiled water until just softened, then drained and set aside to cool. Egg, onion, carrot, chilli and beansprouts are fried in hot oil along with the noodles and cooked pork. The noodles are seasoned and fried until evenly coated in delicious spicy curry.

Step 1: Soak The Thin Noodles

Add the dry thin noodle nest to a bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are just softened. Separate with a chopstick. Rinse briefly with cold water, drain and set aside to cool.

Step 2: Fry The Thin Noodles

Add the vegetable oil to a hot wok over high heat. Add the egg and stir-fry for 20-30 seconds until cooked. Add the sliced onions, carrot, chilli, beansprouts and prepared noodles. Add the cooked pork, chopped garlic in oil, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce and water. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the curry paste and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the curry is mixed through the thin noodles. Add the spring onions and mix well once more.

Step 3: Serve

Transfer the spicy char siu Singapore thin noodles to a bowl and serve.

Char Siu Singapore Thìn Noodles Recipe Tips

Use Your Noodle: Soak dry thin noodles in freshly boiled water just long enough to ensure they’re soft before rinsing and setting aside to rest. Soaking noodles for too long will make them mushy and more difficult to stir-fry in the wok – this applies to both thin and thick noodles, but especially thin noodles.
Curry Your Favour: If you can’t get Fern’s curry paste, try a touch of your favourite curry paste or powder instead.

I hope you’ll try this char siu Singapore thin noodles recipe. If you do, let me know in the comments how it went!

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Char Siu Singapore Thìn Noodles Recipe FAQ

What kind of noodles do Chinese takeaways use?
Lucky Boat brand thin and thick noodles are widely used in Chinese takeaways and restaurants. You can find them in Chinese supermarkets, or online.

How do Chinese takeaways make noodles taste so good?
MSG! And the skill of your local takeaway chef, of course. MSG is a flavour enhancer that makes food taste delicious, including these fried thin noodles – it’s entirely safe to use and you can find it in Chinese supermarkets, or online.

Do I need a carbon steel wok to cook Char Siu Singapore Thin Noodles?
You can cook this dish in any large wok or frying pan. But, investing in a carbon steel wok is a great way to improve your Chinese takeaway style cooking. With the wok properly seasoned, ingredients can be cooked quickly over high heat, adding delicious flavour to stir fry dishes, especially this Singapore style thin noodle dish.

• How to Choose, Season & Use a Carbon Steel Wok.

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