Name: Easy Singapore Chicken Vermicelli Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 100 each g/3.5 oz dried vermicelli noodles ((not glass noodles)) (Source: 100 g/3.5 oz dried vermicelli noodles ((not glass noodles))); 3 tbsp light soy sauce (, or all-purpose soy (not dark soy) (Note 1)) (Source: 3 tbsp light soy sauce (, or all-purpose soy (not dark soy) (Note 1))); 3 tbsp Chinese cooking wine ((Shaoxing wine, Note 2)) (Source: 3 tbsp Chinese cooking wine ((Shaoxing wine, Note 2))); 3 tsp + 1/2 tsp curry powder ((Note 3)) (Source: 3 tsp curry powder ((Note 3)); Source: 1/2 tsp curry powder ((Note 3))); 1 tsp white sugar (Source: 1 tsp white sugar); 1/2 tsp white pepper ((sub black pepper)) (Source: 1/2 tsp white pepper ((sub black pepper))); 150 each g/ 5 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs (Source: 150g/ 5 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs); 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (Source: 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt); 2 tbsp plain oil ((canola, veg, peanut)) (Source: 2 tbsp plain oil ((canola, veg, peanut))); 2 each eggs (, whisked) (Source: 2 eggs (, whisked)); 100 each g/3 oz streaky bacon (, chopped into small pieces) (Source: 100g/3 oz streaky bacon (, chopped into small pieces)); 1/2 each brown onion (, finely sliced) (Source: 1/2 brown onion (, finely sliced)); 3 each garlic cloves (, finely minced) (Source: 3 garlic cloves (, finely minced)); 1 each red capsicum ((bell pepper), deseeded and finely sliced) (Source: 1 red capsicum ((bell pepper), deseeded and finely sliced)); 1 each very heaped cup bean sprouts ((or more leafy greens)) (Source: 1 very heaped cup bean sprouts ((or more leafy greens))); 1 each very heaped cup baby spinach ((or other cook-able leafy greens or more bean sprouts)) (Source: 1 very heaped cup baby spinach ((or other cook-able leafy greens or more bean sprouts)))

Get to know the ingredients

g/3.5 oz dried vermicelli noodles (not glass noodles)

In the method: Prepare noodles per the packet directions then drain in a colander (usually says to soak in boiled water for 3 - 5 minutes).

light soy sauce (, or all-purpose soy not dark soy; Note 1)

In the method: Sauce - Mix the sauce in a small bowl or jug.

Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine, Note 2)

In the method: Sauce - Mix the sauce in a small bowl or jug.

Let’s make it

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 3. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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Sauce - Mix the sauce in a small bowl or jug.
Season chicken - Toss the seasoned chicken ingredients in a bowl.
Prepare noodles per the packet directions then drain in a colander (usually says to soak in boiled water for 3 - 5 minutes).
Egg ribbons - Heat a small amount of the oil in a large non stick pan over medium high heat. Pour the egg in a swirl to make a thin omelette. Once the surface is set (literally 30 seconds), slide or flip it onto a cutting board. Cool so you can handle it, roll it up into a cigar then cut into 7mm / 1/3" strips. Separate. Voila! Egg ribbons!
Stir-fry - Heat the remaining oil in the same pan over high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook until it starts to wilt and the bacon is light golden (about 2 minutes). Add the chicken and cook until the surface is seared. Then add the garlic and capsicum and cook for another 2 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
Noodles - Add (in this order) the baby spinach, bean sprouts, noodles then sauce. Using 2 spatulas, toss well for 1 1/2 minutes or until the sauce stains the noodles. There will be noodle breakage - that's normal.
Finish - Toss through the egg ribbons (gently, just to disperse) then serve immediately!

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Finish - Toss through the egg ribbons (gently, just to disperse) then serve immediately!

A little more help as you go

Prepare the pan

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

Prepare the sauce mixture

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A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Sauce - Mix the sauce in a small bowl or jug.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use the package directions where the method calls for them.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Then add the garlic and capsicum and cook for another 2 minutes until the chicken is cooked.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

Additional recipe notes

1. Soy sauce – Use either light or all purpose soy sauce. But not dark soy sauce – flavour is too strong and the colour is too intense! More on which soy sauce to use when here. 2. Chinese cooking wine (“Shaoxing wine”) is an essential ingredient for making truly “restaurant standard” Asian noodles. Without, the flavour is missing something. Substitute with Mirin, cooking sake or dry sherry. Non alcoholic substitute – 1/3 cup (80 ml) low sodium chicken stock. Except to toss the noodles for an extra minute or two. 3. Curry powder – Just the regular stuff you get from grocery stores, like Clives and Keens (Australian brands). Avoid hot – unless you want the heat! 4. Leftovers will keep for 3 days in the fridge. Not suitable for freezing. Nutrition per serving.

Easy Singapore Chicken Vermicelli Noodles

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2. Prepare the first additions

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