Mee Goreng is a classic Malaysian dish that is widely available from street stalls to high-end restaurants. This savoury and irresistible dish is greatly enjoyed by many people. There are many types of Mee Goreng available, depending on places and people preferences.
The ingredients for Mee Goreng are easily available at any wet local market or supermarkets. Fresh yellow noodle is much preferred as it is more tasty and healthy.
Fresh yellow noodles usually have preservatives to keep it fresh. Therefore, make sure you wash the noodles thoroughly. If not washed properly, the preservatives will make the dish tastes bitter and unappetising.
Chicken, beef, prawns, or squids are common ingredients in Mee Goreng. You can choose any of the above ingredients according to your preference. Mee Goreng is a versatile dish that easily goes well with any ingredients.
For a healthier option, you can add mustard leaves, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots or tomato. This will give a balanced and healthy meal.
Try this Mee Goreng recipe and enjoy it with your family or loved ones. Remember, you can substitute the ingredients based on your preference. Try making it with any other ingredients and create your most delicious Mee Goreng.
Ingredients (2 servings):
- 500g yellow noodle
- 100g dried chilli (cut and soaked in hot water)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 red onions
- 200g chicken meat (sliced thinly)
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce
- 3 tbsp chilli sauce
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 5 mustard leaves (cut into 1-inch length)
- 100g bean sprouts
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 100ml water
- Salt to taste
(Garnish)
- 2tbsp fried shallots
- 1 red chilli (sliced slanted)
- ½ lime (cut into wedges)
Directions:
- Blend the soaked dried chilli, garlic cloves and onions using the food processor.
- Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan under medium heat. Pour the blended paste and fry it until fragrant.
- Then, put in the chicken meat and stir them together for 2 minutes.
- Add in tomato sauce, chilli sauce, soy sauce and salt. Adjust the salt according to your preference.
- Put in the yellow noodles and stir for 3 minutes. Pour some water to help the ingredients mix well and to cook the noodles.
- Once the noodles have cooked, add in the mustard leaves and bean sprouts. Cook it for another 3 minutes or until the vegetables turn soft.
- Serve the noodles onto a large plate. Garnish with fried shallots, red chilli and lime for the finishing touch.
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