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Indonesian Fried Noodles (Mie Goreng)

A quick Indonesian-style fried noodle stir-fry with chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and nasi goreng paste.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Indonesian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsoil
  • 2 clovesgarlic minced
  • 4 oz 125 gchicken meat, cut into small pieces
  • 6 medium-sized shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 2 oz 60 gcabbage, shredded
  • 6 oz 175 gbean sprouts, rinsed with cold water and roots removed (optional)
  • 1 lb 500 gyellow egg noodles, rinsed with cold water and drained
  • 3 tablespoonsnasi goreng paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoonkecap manis Indonesian sweet soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • tomato wedges garnishing
  • scallion chopped, garnishing

Instructions

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until hot.
  • Add 2 cloves minced garlic and stir-fry about 10–20 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add 4 oz (125 g) chicken pieces and 6 shrimp. Stir constantly 2–3 minutes until the chicken is mostly cooked through and the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  • Add 2 oz (60 g) shredded cabbage, the optional 6 oz (175 g) rinsed bean sprouts (if using), and 1 lb (500 g) rinsed and drained yellow egg noodles. Stir-fry about 10 seconds to combine and begin heating the noodles.
  • Add 3 tablespoons nasi goreng paste, 1 1/2 tablespoons kecap manis, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss or stir vigorously, using a spatula to lift and turn the noodles and other ingredients, about 1 minute or until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
  • Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with chopped scallion and tomato wedges, and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Spatula

Notes

Notes
World Foods Nasi Goreng pasteWorld Foods is a Malaysian brand, with its manufacturing facility in Thailand. It offers a range of Asian-flavored sauces and pastes for everyday cooking. The products are available worldwide. In the United States, you can find them at Whole Foods markets and other outlets, or online.