Mi goreng
2 servings
40 minutes
Mie goreng is one of the most popular dishes in Indonesian cuisine, combining rich aromas and a wealth of flavors. The name 'mie goreng' translates to 'fried noodles,' which fully reflects the essence of the dish. Historically, it originated as street food prepared by vendors on hot pans in bustling Indonesian cities. The main flavor notes include tender chicken fillet, caramelized vegetables, spicy garlic, and hot chili pepper creating a vibrant and harmonious taste. Soy sauce adds depth to the dish while fried egg noodles provide textural richness. Mie goreng can be served with egg, shrimp or even peanut sauce, making it a versatile and beloved dish in Southeast Asia.
1
Boil the noodles for 3 minutes, then immediately drain and rinse with cold water.
- Egg noodles: 300 g
2
While the noodles are boiling, thinly slice the red onion, garlic, and fresh pepper, and heat some vegetable oil in a pan.
- Red onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Red chili pepper: 1 piece
3
Fry the diced chicken fillet for 5 minutes on high heat.
- Chicken fillet: 200 g
4
Put the noodles and vegetables in the pan and stir for about 5 minutes with soy sauce.
- Egg noodles: 300 g
- Red onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Leek: 0.5 piece
- Green beans: 4 pieces
- Red chili pepper: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste