Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

mung bean sprouts

rinsed and drained

1 unit

yellow onion

chopped

2 unit

carrots

peeled and sliced

1 cup

shredded napa cabbage

shredded

1 unit

fresh chili peppers

finely chopped

2 unit

garlic cloves

peeled and finely chopped

2 unit

Chinese sausage (lop cheong)

sliced

6 unit

peeled and deveined fresh medium shrimp

1 lb

fresh rice noodles

2 tbsp

oyster sauce

1 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tbsp

dark soy sauce

1 tsp

brown sugar

3 tbsp

oil

for stir-frying

3 unit

eggs

lightly beaten

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

1 tbsp

fresh cilantro leaves

chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Rinse and drain the mung bean sprouts.

Step 2
~2 min

Peel and chop the onion.

Step 3
~2 min

Peel and cut the carrots diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces.

Step 4
~2 min

Shred the napa cabbage.

Step 5
~2 min

Cut chili peppers in half, remove seeds, and finely chop.

Step 6
~2 min

Peel and finely chop the garlic.

Step 7
~2 min

Cut Chinese sausage into thin diagonal pieces.

Step 8
~2 min

Steam the sausages for 10 minutes.

Step 9
~2 min

Soak shrimp in lightly salted warm water for 5 minutes.

Step 10
~2 min

In a small bowl, mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar; set aside.

Step 11
~2 min

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium heat and scramble the eggs; remove.

Step 12
~2 min

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

Step 13
~2 min

Add onions and carrots, stir-fry until softened.

Step 14
~2 min

Add chilies and garlic, stir-fry until fragrant.

Step 15
~2 min

Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink.

Step 16
~2 min

Add sausages and stir in the cabbage.

Step 17
~2 min

Remove the mixture from the wok and clean it out.

Step 18
~2 min

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the wok over medium heat.

Step 19
~2 min

Add the eggs and lightly scramble. Clean out the wok.

Step 20
~2 min

Heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add the rice noodles and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.

Step 21
~2 min

Push noodles to the side and add the sauce to the middle. Heat to boiling, then mix with the noodles.

Step 22
~2 min

Add the other ingredients back into the pan.

Step 23
~2 min

Stir in the mung bean sprouts.

Step 24
~2 min

Cook for 30 seconds then stir in the egg.

Step 25
~2 min

Continue cooking, adding a bit of water if the mixture gets too dry.

Step 26
~2 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 27
~2 min

Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your preferred spice level.

Don't overcrowd the wok; cook in batches if necessary.

Add a splash of chicken broth or water if the noodles become too dry.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after cooking.

Pairs well with a side of pickled vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pickled Vegetables
Spring Rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia, Singapore

Cultural Significance

A popular street food dish in Singapore and Malaysia.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Quick Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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