Mie Goreng
Stir-fried egg noodles tossed with kecap manis, garlic, vegetables, and egg — Indonesia's essential noodle dish.
Cuisines
Indonesian
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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200 grams | Egg Noodle |
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
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3 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 | Shallot , thinly sliced |
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100 grams | Chicken Breast , thinly sliced |
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100 grams | Shrimp , peeled and deveined |
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1 | Carrot , julienned |
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1 cup | Cabbage , shredded |
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2 | Egg , beaten |
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1 tablespoon | Soy sauce , sweet (kecap manis) |
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1 teaspoon | Oyster sauce |
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1 teaspoon | Chili Sauce , for serving |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Pepper , to taste |
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2 | Spring Onion , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 2 Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok over medium heat.
- 3 Add the minced garlic and sliced shallot, stir-frying until fragrant.
- 4 Add the chicken slices and shrimp, cooking until the chicken is no longer pink and the shrimp turns opaque.
- 5 Add the julienned carrot and shredded cabbage, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 6 Push the mixture to one side of the wok and add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- 7 Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side of the wok, scrambling them until cooked.
- 8 Combine the eggs with the rest of the ingredients in the wok.
- 9 Add the cooked noodles to the wok, tossing everything together.
- 10 Stir in the sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili sauce (if using), mixing well to coat the noodles.
- 11 Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 12 Garnish with chopped spring onions and fried shallots before serving.
Tips
For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and shrimp, and add more vegetables or tofu.