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Mie Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles)

Name: Mie Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: indonesian
Ingredients: 250 g fresh egg noodles or ramen; 2 tbsp sambal oelek (chili paste); 2 tbsp ketchup; 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis); 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 lime lime juice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 100 g protein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu), diced; 1 small onion, diced; 100 g mixed vegetables (carrots, cabbage, beans); 2 large eggs (for topping); 1 small bunch fresh cilantro and green onion (for garnish)

Tangy, spicy Indonesian stir-fried noodles with fresh herbs and a fried egg on top.

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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About This Recipe

Mie goreng is an Indonesian fried noodle dish that's become popular throughout Southeast Asia. The noodles are stir-fried with a spicy, tangy sauce (made from chili paste, ketchup, and lime), mixed with vegetables and protein, and typically topped with a fried egg. The dish is street food in Indonesia and is served at small warungs (casual restaurants) and hawker stalls. The flavor balance of spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet makes it immediately satisfying.

Ingredients

Serves 2

250 gfresh egg noodles or ramen
2 tbspsambal oelek (chili paste)
2 tbspketchup
2 tbspsweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
1 tbspfish sauce
1 limelime juice
2 tbspvegetable oil
3 clovesgarlic, minced
100 gprotein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu), diced
1 smallonion, diced
100 gmixed vegetables (carrots, cabbage, beans)
2 largeeggs (for topping)
1 small bunchfresh cilantro and green onion (for garnish)

Instructions

1
Cook the noodles
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2
Make the sauce
Mix sambal oelek, ketchup, sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice. Taste — the sauce should be spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet.
3
Stir-fry
Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry garlic until fragrant. Add protein and cook through. Add vegetables and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add cooked noodles and sauce, toss until evenly coated (about 1–2 minutes).
4
Fry eggs
In a separate skillet, fry the two eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set and the yolks are runny.
5
Plate and serve
Divide noodles between plates. Top each with a fried egg. Garnish with cilantro and green onions. Serve immediately.

Pro Tips

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Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) is key to Indonesian flavor — don't skip it.
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The sauce should coat the noodles without making them swim in liquid. Add sauce gradually.
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The fried egg on top is traditional and adds richness — don't skip it.

Variations

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Spicier — add more sambal or fresh chilies.
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With special toppings — add fried shallots, roasted peanuts, or fried garlic.
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Wet version (mie goreng basah) — add broth for a soup-like consistency.

Storage

Best eaten immediately. Leftovers can be reheated but quality deteriorates. Store refrigerated up to 2 days.

History & Origin

Mie goreng is a cornerstone of Indonesian street food and casual dining. The dish reflects the Dutch influence on Indonesian cooking (ketchup) combined with local spices and ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's sweet soy sauce?

Kecap manis is an Indonesian soy sauce thickened with sugar and spices. Find it in Asian markets. Regular soy sauce plus a tablespoon of sugar is an acceptable substitute.

Can I skip the fried egg?

You can, but it's traditional and adds important richness and fat to balance the spicy sauce.

Is sambal oelek spicy?

Yes, it's made from chilies. If sensitive to heat, start with a tablespoon and add more to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (340g / 12.0 oz) · 2 servings total

Calories420kcal

Protein18g

Carbohydrates44g

Fat18g

Fiber2g

Protein18g

Carbs44g

Fat18g

Time Summary

Prep time15 min

Cook time10 min

Total time25 min

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About This Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 2

250 gfresh egg noodles or ramen

2 tbspsambal oelek (chili paste)

2 tbspketchup

2 tbspsweet soy sauce (kecap manis)

1 tbspfish sauce

1 limelime juice

2 tbspvegetable oil

3 clovesgarlic, minced

100 gprotein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu), diced

1 smallonion, diced

100 gmixed vegetables (carrots, cabbage, beans)

2 largeeggs (for topping)

1 small bunchfresh cilantro and green onion (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the noodles

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Make the sauce

Mix sambal oelek, ketchup, sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice. Taste — the sauce should be spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet.

Stir-fry

Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry garlic until fragrant. Add protein and cook through. Add vegetables and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add cooked noodles and sauce, toss until evenly coated (about 1–2 minutes).

Fry eggs

In a separate skillet, fry the two eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set and the yolks are runny.

Plate and serve

Divide noodles between plates. Top each with a fried egg. Garnish with cilantro and green onions. Serve immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's sweet soy sauce?

Kecap manis is an Indonesian soy sauce thickened with sugar and spices. Find it in Asian markets. Regular soy sauce plus a tablespoon of sugar is an acceptable substitute.

Can I skip the fried egg?

You can, but it's traditional and adds important richness and fat to balance the spicy sauce.

Is sambal oelek spicy?

Yes, it's made from chilies. If sensitive to heat, start with a tablespoon and add more to taste.