Mie Goreng (Indonesian Stir Fry Noodles)
This mie goreng recipe is an irresistible dish of stir fry noodles tossed in a sweet and savory sauce with shrimp and spicy accents, popular all across Indonesia.
Servings: 4
Calories: 234kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE MIE GORENG SAUCE
- 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce kecap manis
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
FOR THE STIR FRY NOODLES
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 stalks green onion chopped
- 1-2 spicy red chili peppers chopped (optional, for additional heat)
- 6 garlic cloves chopped
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp deveined with tails on
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or use bok choy
- 12 ounces dried egg noodles
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- FOR SERVING: Crispy shallots/onion, red chili flakes, chopped green onion, lime wedges
Instructions
MAKE THE MIE GORENG SAUCE
- Whisk together the stir fry sauce ingredients and set aside.
MAKE THE MIE GORENG (STIR FRY NOODLES)
- Boil the noodles in hot water according to packaging directions, about 4-5 minutes, until softened. Drain and set aside.
- While the noodles are boiling, heat the oil in a wok or large pan to medium heat. Add the green onion, chilies, garlic and shrimp. Stir fry for 30 seconds, or until the shrimp are partly cooked through.
- Add the shredded cabbage and stir fry 1 minute to slightly soften.
- Add the prepared noodles and toss.
- Stir in the mie goreng sauce and stir fry the noodles to evenly coat.
- Stir in the fresh bean sprouts and serve into bowls.
- Garnish with crispy shallots or onion, red chili flakes, green onion and lime wedges. Enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg