Classic Chicken Mei Fun (Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli)

Name: Classic Chicken Mei Fun (Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 7 oz chicken breast; 7 oz dried thin rice vermicelli noodles; 5 oz cabbage; 1 medium carrot; 4 small shallots; 3 scallions; 2 slice ginger; 3.5 tbsp vegetable oil; 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce; 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce; 1.5 tsp oyster sauce; 2 tsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tsp cornstarch; 0.5 tsp sesame oil; 0.5 tsp white pepper; 1 pinch five-spice powder; 1 tbsp water; 1 pinch Salt to taste

A delicious and authentic Chinese stir-fry featuring thin rice vermicelli, tender marinated chicken, and crisp vegetables. This quick-cooking dish is seasoned with savory soy sauce and aromatic five-spice for a perfect weeknight meal.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time40 Mins

Cook Time5 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

chicken breast
7 oz
dried thin rice vermicelli noodles
7 oz
cabbage
5 oz
medium carrot
1
small shallots
4
scallions
3
ginger
2 slice
vegetable oil
3.5 tbsp
light soy sauce
1.5 tbsp
dark soy sauce
0.5 tsp
oyster sauce
1.5 tsp
Shaoxing wine
2 tsp
cornstarch
1 tsp
sesame oil
0.5 tsp
white pepper
0.5 tsp
five-spice powder
1 pinch
water
1 tbsp
Salt to taste
1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Soak the dried rice vermicelli in warm water according to the package instructions. Test the texture by chewing a strand; it should be pliable and soft, not hard or brittle. Drain thoroughly in a colander and shake well to remove all excess water.

Transfer the drained noodles to a large bowl. Toss them with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, mixing until the noodles are evenly coated and take on a light brown color. Set aside.

Slice the chicken breast into thin, bite-sized strips. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with cornstarch, water, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, five-spice powder, and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Mix well and let it marinate for 20 minutes.

While the chicken marinates, prepare your vegetables: thinly slice the ginger, shallots, carrot, cabbage, and scallions. It is essential to have all ingredients prepped and ready by the stove before you start cooking.