Mie Goreng Fried Noodles

Name: Mie Goreng Fried Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 oz fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles, cooked and drained; 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 6 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

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 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

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 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
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

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

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

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

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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Questions

What internal temperature should Mie Goreng Fried Noodles reach?

For Mie Goreng Fried Noodles, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for kecap manis in Mie Goreng Fried Noodles?

The entry for Mie Goreng Fried Noodles calls for 4 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce). In its place: Simmer equal parts soy sauce and brown sugar or molasses for a minute, until syrupy.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Mie Goreng Fried Noodles?

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 Mie Goreng Fried Noodles uses 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced.

Can I make Mie Goreng Fried Noodles gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Mie Goreng Fried Noodles is 8 oz fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles, cooked and drained, 4 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 Mie Goreng Fried Noodles contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 tsp shrimp paste (terasi) or fish sauce as substitute. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy, shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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