Mie Goreng
Kecap manis, chicken breast and shallots come together in this Indonesian chicken — 70 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (8)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Cook the egg noodles in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender, drain, rinse under cold water to stop the cooking, and toss with a little oil so they do not clump.
- Pound or finely chop the garlic and shallots into a rough paste, and slice the chicken into thin bite-size strips.
- Heat the oil in a wok over high heat, fry the garlic-shallot paste for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the chicken and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked through with no pink remaining and the juices run clear (74C / 165F).
- Push the chicken aside, pour in the beaten eggs, let them set briefly, then scramble and break them into the pan.
- Add the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot and chopped pak choi, and stir-fry for 2 minutes so they soften but keep some crunch.
- Tip in the drained noodles, then pour over the kecap manis, soy sauce, oyster sauce and sambal, tossing constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until everything is glossy and evenly coated.
- Season with salt and white pepper, taste and adjust the kecap manis for sweetness, and serve hot topped with fried shallots and a wedge of lime.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Saucepan · Wok
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
- Shallots
- ½ small onion + a little garlic
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
What to serve with Mie Goreng
- Bakso Beef
- Bubur Ayam Breakfast
- Dadar Gulung Dessert
- Gado-Gado Side
Tips & common questions
How long does Mie Goreng take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 14 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Mie Goreng is an original Indonesian recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Mie Goreng Natra Bintan.jpg by Jpatokal, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.