Textual Chef Textual Chef

Mi Goreng

A classic Indonesian stir-fried noodle dish with a savory, sweet, and spicy sauce tossed with chicken and fresh cabbage.

25 minEasyServes 2510 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreePork-Free

Cook this free in the appFree. No download, no account. The screen stays awake and each step can run its own timer.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz egg noodles, cooked
  • 3 tbsp kecap manis sweet soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sambal oelek chili paste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 shallot, sliced thin
  • 8 oz chicken breast, sliced thin
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk 3 tbsp kecap manis sweet soy sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tsp sambal oelek chili paste together in a small bowl for the sauce.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.

  3. 3

    Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 sliced thin shallot, stir-frying for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add 8 oz sliced thin chicken breast and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through and reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Toss in 2 cups shredded green cabbage and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly wilted.

  6. 6

    Add 8 oz cooked egg noodles and the prepared sauce, tossing constantly for 2 minutes until everything is hot and well coated.

  7. 7

    Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Cook this free in the appCooking it now? The app keeps the screen awake and times each step. Free, nothing to install.

Questions

What internal temperature should Mi Goreng reach?

For Mi Goreng, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for sambal oelek in Mi Goreng?

The entry for Mi Goreng calls for 2 tsp sambal oelek 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 chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Mi Goreng?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Mi Goreng uses 8 oz chicken breast, sliced thin.

Is Mi Goreng spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Mi Goreng comes from 2 tsp sambal oelek chili paste. For a milder plate, start with half the chili paste and add more to taste at the end; 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 Mi Goreng gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Mi Goreng is 8 oz egg noodles, cooked, 3 tbsp kecap manis sweet soy sauce, 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 Mi Goreng contain soy?

Yes: 3 tbsp kecap manis sweet soy sauce and 2 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Serve it with

Cook this free in the app

Textual Chef is 4,530 plain-text recipes, free to read and free to cook from. No account, no paywall, no ads, no life stories. Open this one in the app and each quantity sits inside the step that uses it, so you read once and cook.

Every recipe is curated or public-domain sourced, written to one template and checked before it publishes. Nothing here is a scraped blog post.

Cook this free in the appNo download needed. It opens in your browser. The kitchen tools (planner, shopping list, pantry, import) are $5.33 a month billed annually; the first 30 days are free.

More Indonesian entries

All Indonesian recipes · All Dinner recipes · All Egg Noodles recipes