Maggi Goreng

Name: Maggi Goreng
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 2 packs instant ramen noodles; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red Thai chili, minced; 2 shallots, sliced; 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tsp fresh lime juice; 2 egg, beaten; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Malaysian stir-fried instant noodles with a spicy, savory, and slightly sweet sauce. A popular TikTok trend that's quick, fun, and incredibly delicious.

13 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 packs instant ramen noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red Thai chili, minced
2 shallots, sliced
1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp fresh lime juice
2 egg, beaten
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Cook 2 packs instant ramen noodles according to package directions until just tender, drain and set aside (reserve the seasoning packet).
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 sliced shallots, and 1 minced red Thai chili and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Push everything to the side and scramble 2 beaten egg in the center. Once partially cooked, mix with the aromatics.
4

Add the cooked noodles and break apart any clumps while stirring.
5

Add 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and half the reserved noodles seasoning packet. Toss constantly for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are well coated and slightly charred.
6

Remove from heat and squeeze 2 tsp fresh lime juice over the noodles.
7

Transfer to a plate and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Maggi Goreng gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 packs instant ramen noodles, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Maggi Goreng keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Maggi Goreng?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Rojak salad
Curry Laksa soup
Teh Tarik drink

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