Singapore-style noodles (Chinese: 星洲炒米; pinyin: xīngzhōu chǎomǐ; Jyutping: sing1 zau1 caau2 mai5) is a dish of stir-fried cooked rice vermicelli, curry powder, vegetables, scrambled eggs and meat, most commonly char siu pork, and/or prawn or chicken.[1]
 Singapore Noodles | |
| Type | Noodle |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Cantonese restaurants in Hong Kong |
| Main ingredients | Rice vermicelli, curry powder and turmeric, char siu and/or shrimp or chicken, red and green bell pepper, onion, garlic chives or green onions, bean sprouts, and topped with sesame |
| Variations | vegetarian |
Singapore noodles are a Cantonese creation, and are common in Cantonese-style and takeaway restaurants in Hong Kong.[2][3]
The dish dates back to just after World War II, having been developed by Cantonese chefs who wanted ways to use curry powder—which had been introduced through the British colonies.[4]
The dish itself has no connection to Singapore, where it is not well-known.[3] There is a similarly-named stir-fried noodle dish known as Xingzhou mifen (星洲米粉) or Xing Chow bee hoon, where Xingzhou is a poetic name for Singapore, in neighbouring Malaysia.[5]
However, the nickname for Singapore by Hong Kong Denizens (星洲 or 星城）is incorrect, as it is referring to Changsha, not Singapore, while the correct Chinese nickname for Singapore should be 狮城（Lion City).[6][7]
See also
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edit- ^ KW Kwan (November 13, 2017). "Singapore noodles recipe (rice vermicelli) – How to stir-fry". Tasteasianfood.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2021-03-30.
- ^ "Curried Singapore Noodles: Probably Not From Singapore, Still Delicious". Serious Eats. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ a b Cloake, Felicity (2 October 2013). "How to make perfect Singapore noodles". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ "Not made in Singapore: The curious case of Singapore noodles". SBS Food. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Xing Zhou Mi Fen (星洲米粉) Malaysian Style Noodles". Second Act Kitchen. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Things to do in Changsha, China | Go Eat Do". go-eat-do.com. 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Learn With Us About Chinese Names of Singapore". singaporeccc.org.sg. 2020-11-15. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
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