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Mie Goreng Fried Noodles

Indonesia's beloved stir-fried egg noodles tossed with kecap manis, garlic, shrimp paste, and a fried egg on top. Smoky, sweet, and savory, this quick street-food classic comes together in minutes.

25 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles, cooked and drained
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 shallots, minced
  • 1 tsp shrimp paste (terasi) or fish sauce as substitute
  • 4 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 green onions (scallions), sliced
  • 2 limes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add half the 4 tbsp vegetable oil, then add 4 minced shallots and 6 cloves minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add 1 tsp shrimp paste (terasi) or fish sauce as substitute and mash it into the oil for 30 seconds, then add 8 oz thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast. Stir-fry over high heat until cooked through and no longer pink, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add 2 cups thinly shredded green cabbage and stir-fry for 1 minute until slightly wilted. Add the cooked 8 oz fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles and toss to combine.

  4. 4

    Pour 4 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) and 2 tbsp soy sauce over the noodles and toss everything together vigorously over high heat for 2 minutes until coated and slightly caramelized.

  5. 5

    Add 2 cups bean sprouts and toss for 30 seconds. Divide onto plates.

  6. 6

    In the same wok or a small skillet, heat the remaining vegetable oil over medium heat and fry 4 large eggs sunny-side-up until the whites are set.

  7. 7

    Top each plate with a fried egg and scatter 4 sliced green onions (scallions) on top. Serve with 2 limes wedges for squeezing.

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