# Singapore noodles (from The Woks of Life)

Video: [Singapore Noodles - Tastier than Takeout!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q) by [The Woks of Life](https://www.youtube.com/@Thewoksoflife1).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.94 per serving, ~$11.88 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.06* per serving (65%) vs ordering out (~$17.00*). * Estimate: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario noodle bowl at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 5 ounces thin rice vermicelli rice noodles
- 12 large frozen shrimp
- 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 ounces char siu Chinese Roast Pork
- 3 red chili peppers
- 9 ounces napa cabbage
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- to taste salt
- to taste sugar
- to taste white pepper
- 2-4 tablespoons chicken stock or water _(amount estimated)_
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 scallion
- 2.5 ounces red onion

## Steps

1. [1:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=73s) Soak the thin rice vermicelli noodles in water overnight.
2. [2:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=124s) Cut the soaked noodles into manageable 8 to 10 inch lengths.
3. [3:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=183s) Prepare and measure out all the seasonings and dry spice mixtures.
4. [4:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=263s) Wash the napa cabbage and julienne it into uniform strips.
5. [4:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=271s) Chop the scallions and mince the garlic.
6. [5:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=319s) Slice the yellow onion thinly.
7. [6:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=371s) Peel and julienne the carrot into matchsticks.
8. [6:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=380s) Devein the shrimp, remove tails, and butterfly them slightly.
9. [6:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=389s) Julienne the char siu roast pork.
10. [7:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=432s) Beat the two eggs in a bowl.
11. [8:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=496s) Cook the beaten eggs in a hot wok with oil, break them up, and remove.
12. [8:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=508s) Stir-fry the dried chili peppers, shrimp, char siu, and garlic in the wok with oil and Shaoxing wine.
13. [8:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=518s) Add the sliced carrots and julienned napa cabbage and toss well.
14. [9:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=553s) Add the drained rice noodles to the wok and heat through.
15. [9:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=560s) Sprinkle the mixed curry powder, salt, sugar, turmeric, and white pepper over the noodles.
16. [9:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=565s) Toss and scoop the ingredients thoroughly to distribute the spices.
17. [9:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=578s) Return the cooked eggs to the wok and mix.
18. [9:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=580s) Add the sliced onion and scallions to the wok.
19. [10:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=611s) Splash in a little water and soy sauce to add moisture.
20. [10:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLnNXCoA8Q&t=621s) Transfer the finished noodles to a serving plate.

## Equipment

- wok
- mixing bowl
- cutting board
- knife
- ladle
- wok spatula

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin
- exact water amount for soaking and cooking

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