Name: Hairy Bikers Singapore Noodles Recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 300g pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and sinew; 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 teaspoons soft light brown sugar; ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 3 tablespoons sunflower oil; 100g fine egg noodles (vermicelli egg noodles); 1 red onion, cut into thin wedges; 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced; 100g shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 20g fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated; 2 teaspoons medium Madras curry powder; 200g prawns; 10 spring onions, trimmed and sliced diagonally

This quick Hairy Bikers Singapore noodles recipe is made with marinated pork tenderloin, prawns, fine egg noodles, and curry powder. It brings bold takeaway flavours to your kitchen in about an hour, serving 4.

I make this whenever we fancy a Friday night fakeaway. The smell of curry powder hitting the hot wok is unbeatable.

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Singapore Noodles Ingredients

For the Pork Marinade:

300g pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and sinew
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons soft light brown sugar
½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

For the Stir-fry:

3 tablespoons sunflower oil
100g fine egg noodles (vermicelli egg noodles)
1 red onion, cut into thin wedges
1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
100g shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
20g fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 teaspoons medium Madras curry powder
200g prawns
10 spring onions, trimmed and sliced diagonally

How To Make Singapore Noodles

Marinate the pork: Place the pork tenderloin in a bowl with the dark soy sauce, dry sherry, brown sugar, and five spice powder. Leave to stand for 30 minutes, turning in the marinade every ten minutes.
Roast the pork: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C Fan / Gas Mark 6). Drain the pork and reserve the marinade. Place on a foil-lined tray, drizzle with one tablespoon of oil, and roast for 12 minutes.
Cook the noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain well and set aside.
Stir-fry the vegetables: Heat the remaining oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add the red onion, pepper, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and spice: Add the garlic and ginger to the wok and stir-fry for one minute. Sprinkle in the curry powder and cook for two more minutes.
Combine and serve: Slice the rested pork thinly and add it to the wok with the prawns and spring onions. Stir-fry for one minute, then toss in the noodles and reserved marinade. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes until piping hot and serve straight away.

What Is the Secret to Perfect Singapore Noodles?

Marinate for the full 30 minutes: The pork soaks up the soy sauce and five spice mixture during this time. Turning it every ten minutes ensures even coating and deeper flavour.
Prepare everything before cooking: Slice your vegetables, crush the garlic, and grate the ginger before heating the wok. Stir-frying moves fast and there is no time to prep mid-cook.
Keep the wok hot: A properly heated wok sears ingredients quickly, locking in flavour and keeping vegetables crisp. If you love stir-fries, try the Hairy Bikers chow mein for another great wok dish.
Do not overcook the noodles: Fine egg noodles only need a couple of minutes in boiling water. They finish cooking when tossed in the wok, so slightly underdone is perfect.

What Should You Serve on the Side?

These noodles work as a complete meal on their own. For a bigger spread, crispy spring rolls or prawn crackers with sweet chilli sauce make great starters. A side of steamed greens with oyster sauce rounds things out.

For more Asian-inspired meals from the Hairy Bikers, the Chinese chicken curry is another crowd-pleaser that pairs well alongside these noodles on a sharing table.

Does This Reheat Well?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The noodles may firm up when cold. Add a splash of water when reheating in a wok or microwave.

Freezing is not recommended. The egg noodles and vegetables tend to go soft and mushy once thawed, which changes the texture completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 485 kcal
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 180mg
Sodium: 950mg
Total Carbohydrate: 58g
Dietary Fibre: 5g
Sugars: 7g
Protein: 28g

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Singapore noodles actually from Singapore? No. The dish was created by Cantonese chefs in Hong Kong who added curry powder to a rice noodle stir-fry and named it after Singapore’s spicy food reputation.

How does the Hairy Bikers Singapore noodles recipe compare to Jamie Oliver’s? The Hairy Bikers version roasts marinated pork tenderloin separately for deeper flavour, while Jamie Oliver’s recipe is a quicker one-pan stir-fry using leftover meat and rice vermicelli.

What is the difference between Singapore noodles and chow mein? Singapore noodles use thin egg vermicelli with curry powder, while chow mein uses thicker egg noodles with a soy-based sauce and no curry.

Can you make this recipe without prawns? Yes. Swap the prawns for extra sliced pork, shredded cooked chicken, or firm tofu for a vegetarian option.

Can you use rice vermicelli instead of egg noodles? You can, but the texture will be different. Soak rice vermicelli in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes instead of boiling, and add them to the wok at the end.

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