Take a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Singapore with these tantalizing Street Noodles. A treasure trove of chicken, shrimp, crisp veggies, and aromatic curry, all twirling around your fork in a dance of delightful flavours. Your kitchen transforms into a bustling Asian market, one bite at a time.
Singapore Style Street Noodles Recipe
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Canola Oil: Any light-flavored oil will work for sautéing.
- Chicken Breast: Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used as an alternative.
- Shrimp: Thaw beforehand if using frozen shrimp.
- Rice Vermicelli Noodles: Regular vermicelli or angel hair pasta are possible substitutes; cook to al dente.
- Yellow Onion: Can be replaced with red onion or shallots.
- Red Cabbage: Substitute with green or Napa cabbage, or even bok choy.
- Carrots: Pre-cut carrots are a time-saving option.
- Red Pepper: Any color bell pepper will do.
- Curry Powder: Central to the dish’s flavor, adjust the amount/variety for desired spiciness.
- Garlic: Fresh minced is best; jarred minced garlic is also fine.
- Ginger: Fresh ginger is preferred, though ground ginger is an acceptable substitute.
- Coconut Milk: Heavy cream is an alternative, but reduce the amount by half.
- Green Onions: Chopped broccoli or celery can be used instead.
- Bean Sprouts: Try green beans, snow peas, or omit altogether.
- Cilantro: Garnish with parsley, or leave it out.
Instructions
Cook Chicken and Shrimp
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, season with salt & pepper, and cook until browned (3-4 mins). Then, add shrimp and cook until done (another 3-4 mins), and remove both from heat.
- Meanwhile, prepare rice noodles as per package instructions, drain, and set aside.
Sauté the Veggies
In the same skillet, add the onion and julienned vegetables, sautéing for 5 minutes until tender.
Add the Sauce Ingredients
Mix in curry powder, garlic, ginger, and salt, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, incorporate coconut milk.
Combine with Noodles
Toss in the cooked noodles gently to coat them well.
Final Touches
Mix in green onions, bean sprouts, and cilantro. Remove from heat.
Serve and Enjoy!
This recipe offers flexibility in ingredients, allowing you to customize based on your tastes or what you have available. Enjoy creating and indulging in this delicious Singapore Street Noodles dish right at home!
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