Indonesian Mie Goreng (Fried Noodles)

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title: "Indonesian Mie Goreng (Fried Noodles)" description: "Sweet, savory, and smoky Indonesian fried noodles with egg, vegetables, and kecap manis." date: "2026-05-01" dateModified: "2026-05-01" author: "NoodleDex Kitchen" tags: ["mie goreng", "indonesian", "fried noodles", "egg"] noodleId: "mie-goreng" difficulty: "easy" cookTime: 15 prepTime: 10 servings: 2 image: "/images/recipes/mie-goreng.jpg" ingredients:

• "6 oz (170g) dried yellow egg noodles or ramen noodles"
• "2 eggs"
• "2 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)"
• "1 tbsp soy sauce"
• "1 tbsp oyster sauce"
• "2 cloves garlic, minced"
• "2 shallots, sliced"
• "1 cup cabbage, shredded"
• "1 tbsp sambal oelek (chili paste)"
• "2 tbsp vegetable oil"
• "Crispy fried shallots and lime to serve" instructions:
• "Cook noodles per package directions until just tender. Drain and set aside."
• "Mix sauce: kecap manis, soy sauce, and oyster sauce."
• "Heat wok over high heat. Add oil. Fry garlic and shallots until fragrant, 1 minute."
• "Add cabbage and sambal. Stir-fry 2 minutes."
• "Push vegetables aside. Crack in eggs. Scramble lightly, then mix with vegetables."
• "Add noodles and sauce. Toss on high heat 2-3 minutes until noodles are slightly charred."
• "Top with crispy shallots and serve with lime."

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Ingredients

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Kecap manis is the secret — its sweet depth is what makes Indonesian fried noodles distinctive.

• 6 oz yellow egg noodles
• 2 eggs, cabbage, garlic, shallots
• Kecap manis, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sambal oelek

Instructions

1. Cook and drain noodles. Mix sauce.
2. Fry garlic and shallots in hot wok.
3. Add cabbage and sambal. Scramble in eggs.
4. Add noodles and sauce. Toss on high heat.

Tips & Variations

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Kecap manis is available at most Asian grocery stores. In a pinch, simmer 2 tbsp soy sauce with 1 tbsp brown sugar until slightly thickened.

Add protein: Sliced chicken, shrimp, or tofu all work. Add before the vegetables.

Serving Suggestions

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Serve topped with a fried egg and a cold Bintang beer for the full Indonesian warung experience.