Mee Goreng

Name: Mee Goreng
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh yellow egg noodles; 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled; 8 oz firm tofu, cubed; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 red Thai chili, minced; 2 shallots, sliced; 2 tbsp ketchup; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cups cabbage, shredded; 1 cup bean sprouts; 2 egg, beaten; 2 green onions, sliced

Spicy Malaysian yellow noodle stir-fry with shrimp, tofu, and a piquant sweet-salty sauce. A street food favorite that's addictively flavorful.

27 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh yellow egg noodles
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled
8 oz firm tofu, cubed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red Thai chili, minced
2 shallots, sliced
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1 cup bean sprouts
2 egg, beaten
2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

Cook 1 lb fresh yellow egg noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 2 sliced shallots and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Add 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and 8 oz cubed firm tofu and stir-fry for 2 minutes until the shrimp starts to turn pink.
4

Push everything to the side and scramble 2 beaten egg in the center. Once cooked, mix with the shrimp and tofu.
5

Add 2 cups shredded cabbage and 1 cup bean sprouts and stir-fry for 1 minute.
6

Add the cooked yellow noodles, 2 tbsp ketchup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste, 2 minced red Thai chili, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Toss everything together for 2 minutes until well coated.
7

Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Mee Goreng gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 lb fresh yellow egg noodles, 2 tbsp soy 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 Mee Goreng keep?

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

Can I halve or double Mee Goreng?

Yes. As written it serves 4. 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
Rice Noodle Laksa soup
Teh Tarik drink

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