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.

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Questions

What should Mee Goreng look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the shrimp starts to turn pink.

Is there a substitute for sambal oelek in Mee Goreng?

The entry for Mee Goreng calls for 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste. In its place: Sriracha or any plain chili-garlic sauce works, measure for measure. Crushed red pepper flakes soaked in a little vinegar also do the job.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Mee Goreng?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Mee Goreng uses 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled.

Is Mee Goreng spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Mee Goreng comes from 2 red Thai chili, minced and 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Mee Goreng gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Mee Goreng 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.

Does Mee Goreng contain shellfish?

Yes: 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Serve it with

Rojak salad
Rice Noodle Laksa soup
Teh Tarik drink

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