Indonesian Mie Goreng (Fried Noodles)

Name: Indonesian Mie Goreng (Fried Noodles)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 400 g fresh yellow egg noodles or dried instant noodles (cooked and drained); 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis); 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp shrimp paste (terasi, toasted); 1 tsp white pepper; 1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar; 6 shallots; 4 garlic cloves; 3 red chillies (mild or hot to taste); 2 candlenuts; 1 tsp salt; 200 g chicken thigh or prawns (sliced or peeled, optional); 100 g cabbage (thinly sliced); 1 carrot (julienned); 2 spring onions (cut into 4cm pieces); 2 eggs; 3 tbsp cooking oil; Fried shallots; Fresh cucumber slices; Lime wedges; Sambal (optional)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Mie Goreng is a traditional Indonesian noodle stir fry combining sweet soy sauce spicy aromatics and crisp vegetables served hot with fried shallots and sambal for bold street food flavour

Updated at: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:55:23 GMT