Mee Goreng Recipe: 59 Photos
Mie Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles) images
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FAQ
In a small bowl, mix together the kecap manis, soy sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, shrimp paste and chilli powder. Top with chilli and serve with a lime wedge.
But let's be real, it's not exactly the healthiest choice out there. It's got all the factors that would make nutritionists and dietitians balk – high sodium content (with 820mg of sodium in each serving), high caloric density and not much in the way of nutrients.
Those terms are reasonably interchangeable in the region. Mie goreng or Mi goreng is Indonesian, Mee goreng or Mi goreng is Malay, all mean fried noodles. You may also see Bakmi goreng and Bami goreng, again, all are related and they are all going to involve noodles.
Mi goreng is traditionally made with yellow wheat noodles, stir-fried with chopped shallots, onion, and garlic with soy sauce seasoning, egg, vegetables, chicken, meat, or seafood. However, other versions might use dried instant noodles instead of fresh yellow wheat noodles.
The dish remains strongly associated with the Indian Muslim community although it is sometimes also categorised as a Malay dish. According to some, the earliest known mee goreng outlet, Bangkok Lane Mee Goreng in Penang, Malaysia, first started on a push-cart in the early 20th century.