Quick & Easy Shrimp Chow Mei Fun

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Shrimp Chow Mei Fun, or Bihun Goreng, is a flavorful Southeast Asian stir-fried rice vermicelli dish that’s both delicious and satisfying. Packed with shrimp, chicken, crisp veggies, and aromatic spices, it’s a quick and tasty meal you’ll want to make again and again!

A plate of shrimp chow mei fun or fried vermicelli or bihun goreng.

Shrimp chow mei fun is a quick Chinese stir-fried vermicelli dish made with juicy shrimp, thin rice noodles, and crisp veggies. Some restaurants call it Singapore vermicelli, but whatever the name, it’s light, savory, and filling, perfect as a side or a one-plate meal.

If you love dishes like shrimp fried rice, Cantonese chow mein, beef chow fun, or even simple egg fried rice, this noodle stir-fry will hit the same spot. It’s comforting, flavorful, and ready in minutes. Just soak the vermicelli, prep your shrimp and veggies, and give everything a quick toss in a hot wok, dinner is on the table before you know it.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

The perfect weeknight dinner – Shrimp chow mei fun is simple, flavorful, and always satisfying. It’s one of those dishes you’ll crave again and again.
A complete meal in one bowl – With rice noodles, shrimp, and crisp vegetables all stir-fried together, you’ve got carbs, protein, and veggies in every bite.
Quick and fuss-free – Once your ingredients are prepped, it takes less than 10 minutes in a hot wok. You can even prep the shrimp and veggies ahead to make cooking even faster.

Recipe Ingredients

Shrimp chow mei fun or bihun goreng or stir fried vermicelli ingredients with labels.

Ingredient Notes

Rice Vermicelli or Mei Fun – Rice Vermicelli or mei fun (mee hoon) or bee hoon is made of rice flour and the color is white and it is gluten-free. It comes in dried form and need to be soaked until soft before cooking.

Shrimp and other meats – You can add pork, chicken, beef, or sausages. Marinate pork, chicken, pork, or beef before cooking. Fish cakes, fish balls or sausages already have their own flavor, so you don’t need to marinate them.

Vegetables – Cabbage, carrots, mustard greens, bean sprouts are the commonly used vegetables. If you have other vegetables in mind, you can try and experiment with the recipe.

Seasoning – Basically, the seasoning is very simple and easy to get. They are oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, mushroom powder, pepper, and chili oil.

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

How to Make Shrimp Chow Mei Fun

Step by step process photos of softening the vermicelli and making scrambled eggs.

STEP 1. Soak the rice vermicelli in a bowl of water (Image 1). Let it sit for at least 10 minutes, or until the noodles are soft (Image 2). Set aside. Heat a bit of oil in a pan, crack in the eggs, and scramble them (Images 3, 4). Once cooked, set them aside.

Step by step process photos of stir-frying the ingredients in shrimp chow mei fun.

STEP 2. In a separate pan, stir-fry the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque (Images 5, 6). Set aside. In a large wok, heat some oil and sauté the chopped garlic (Image 7). Once the garlic is golden and fragrant, add in the sausage and chicken cubes (Image 8). Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through.

Step by step process photos of stir-frying the vermicelli, vegetables and shrimps.

STEP 3. Add the softened vermicelli to the wok and pour in the prepared seasonings (Images 9, 10). Stir-fry using chopsticks and a spatula to help coat the noodles evenly. Toss in the vegetables and chilies (Image 11), and continue stir-frying until the veggies are tender. Finally, add the scrambled eggs and shrimp back into the wok (Image 12). Mix everything well and it’s ready! Serve on a plate and garnish with minced leeks or coriander leaves.

Pro Tips

Prep the seasonings ahead of time. Mix all the sauces and seasonings in a small bowl before you start cooking. It’s easy to forget something once the heat is on!
Use a spatula and long chopsticks. This helps you toss and separate the noodles better, so the seasonings coat everything evenly without breaking the noodles too much.
Add a bit of water. If the mei fun feels dry or clumpy in the wok, lightly add water to help soften the noodles and spread the sauce more evenly.
Don’t over-soak the noodles. Soak just until soft but still slightly firm. Over-soaking can make them mushy once stir-fried and break the noodles easily.
Use high heat and work fast. Stir-frying is all about quick cooking over high heat—this helps keep the veggies crisp and the noodles from turning soggy.
Cut the ingredients small and even. Small, uniform pieces cook quickly and blend better with the noodles.
You can use flavored oil if you want to skip using chopped garlic.

How to Serve

Shrimp Chow Mei Fun is delicious on its own, but it gets even better with the right sides! For a spicy kick, try it with a green chili sauce, or keep it mild and enjoy the noodles just as they are — they’re flavorful enough to stand alone.

For balance, pair it with something refreshing like pickled cucumber. You can also serve it alongside dim sum favorites such as Shao mai, crispy fried shrimp balls, or deep-fried meatballs. If you’re after a bigger spread, add simple stir-fries like Green Beans with Garlic, Kikurage Chicken Mushroom Stir-Fry, or a comforting Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry.

FAQs about Shrimp Chow Mei Fun

What is Mei Fun?

Mei Fun or Bihun is rice vermicelli or thin rice noodles. They come in dried form. You can soak it with water for a while before cooking.

Where can I get Bihun or rice vermicelli?

You can get rice vermicelli in the dried noodle aisle at any Asian grocery store.

Is rice vermicelli the same as glass noodles?

No. Rice vermicelli is made of rice flour and the color is white. On the other hand, glass noodles are made of mung bean flour and the color is transparent. Both of them come in dried form and need to be soaked until soft before cooking.

Is Mei Fun gluten-free?

Yes. mei fun noodles is gluten-free. If you want to make this dish completely gluten-free, check other ingredients and make sure they are also gluten-free.

What kind of meat can I use in Shrimp Chow Fun or Bihun Goreng?

You can use pork, beef, or chicken. They all taste great with rice vermicelli.

A pair of chopsticks holding shrimp chow mei fun.

Storage

Shrimp chow mei fun is best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, toss the noodles in a hot pan or wok for 3–5 minutes until warmed through. Add a splash of water or broth if the noodles feel a little dry.