What Is Mi Goreng?
For my lunch today, I made Mie Goreng, or Indonesian fried noodles, using World Foods Indonesian Fried Rice Paste. It was delicious and so easy to make.
Most importantly, it satisfies every ounce of my craving for this noodle dish, and totally reminded me of my holidays in Bali when every lunch, the hotel butler would bring a serving of this flavorful noodles to me!
Here is my mie goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles) recipe. Please take note that this is a very simple version of this iconic Indonesian dish. It fits my busy schedules and doesn’t compromise on the taste.
You can also use the same paste to make nasi goreng, or fried rice.
Ingredients for Mie Goreng
- Oil
- Garlic
- Chicken
- Shrimp
- Cabbage
- Bean sprouts
- Egg noodles
- Nasi goreng paste
- Indonesian sweet soy sauce
- Salt
- Tomatoes
- Scallions
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Mi Goreng Flavor?
The main flavor of the noodles comes from the nasi goreng paste and the kecap manis, or Indonesian sweet soy sauce. Both flavors combine to make a taste that is super addictive.
What Do You Eat with Mi Goreng?
Feel free to eat it with other delicious Indonesian recipes, and jazz it up by adding more sauces or an egg.
How Many Calories?
This recipe has 624 calories per serving.
What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?
This dish is best served as an entree. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz. (115 g) chicken meat, cut into small pieces
- 6 medium-sized shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 2 oz. (56 g) cabbage, shredded
- 6 oz. (170 g) bean sprouts, rinsed with cold water and roots removed (optional)
- 1 lb. (0.4 kg) yellow egg noodles rinsed with cold water and drained
- 3 tablespoons nasi goreng paste
- 1 1/2 tablespoon kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Tomato wedges, garnishing
- Chopped scallion, garnishing
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry until aromatic, then add the chicken and shrimp. Stir continuously until they are half cooked.
- Add the cabbage, bean sprouts, and noodles into the wok or skillet and stir fry for about 10 seconds before adding the World Foods Nasi Goreng Paste, kecap manis, and salt.
- Using the spatula to toss the noodles and all the ingredients back and forth until well combined, about 1 minute or until the noodles are cooked through.
- Dish out, garnish with chopped scallion and a couple of tomato wedges. Serve immediately.
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.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
4 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 624Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 139mgSodium 385mgCarbohydrates 91gFiber 5gSugar 10gProtein 24g
K Lee
Is the Nasi Goreng Paste spicy? If so, is it considered mild, medium or hot?
Thanks
Rasa Malaysia
Medium.
Tami
Hi Chef,
I tried your recipe. Thank you so much. I have been trying to replicate from my favorite restaurant but they don’t share their sauce recipe. Have you tried the Indonesian Restaurant, Simpang, in Los Angeles? There food is good. Not sure if it’s considered authentic or not.
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome. No I haven’t tried.
kelly P
I ate there last night and it was delicious. Almost as good as Banana Leaf in The Grove. Thats why i am looking up the recipe RM always is spot on with her recipes!
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Kelly!
Tami
I love that place. I love noodles! I have tried the above recipe and it came out good. I suggest using Bamboe Nasi Goreng packet and add chili paste along. I don’t like the Malaysian Nasi goreng as it has tomato sauce.
Lexi
yeah the recipe is gone i think if its there then i must be blind or something….. heh
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Lexi, the recipe is back, just click on Get Recipe.
Alex
Hi, it looks like it’s missing the recipe on this page. I made it a few weeks ago and it was so delicious and was a hit when I hosted a party at my house. I’m hosting a party again tomorrow (30 people), but I couldn’t find the recipe here anymore. If you have time, is it possible to post the recipe? Thank you!!
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Alex, we are changing the page structure…the recipe is back, please check it out. Sorry for the trouble.
Gloria | Food Oh Glorious Food
Can you please update the recipe to show that there are 3 tablespoons of Nasi Goreng paste in the ingredients list? I pinned this to cook for next week, went out and got all my groceries in line with my menu plan, and did not pick up the Nasi Goreng paste. At the moment, the ingredients list reads:
– 3 tablespoon (of nothing!)
– 1 1/2 tablespoon kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks for pointing out. I didn’t even know that.
Carole Brown
the recipe says 3 tbls and then there is nothing there
i assume you mean 3 tbls of the paste?
looks delicious!
Serena
Bee, I found the World Foods paste! Happen to have leftover rice. Can I use the same ratio of paste/kecap manis to make nasi goreng? The jar doesn’t suggest using kecap at all…
Serena
Bee, I just made this tonight and it was SOOO GOOOOOD!!! Thank you for sharing. 20 minute effort, 5 star weeknight dinner.
Question, I am in SF and my local Asian store has at least 5 brands of nasi goreng paste but not World Foods. Do you have a second favorite brand?
Rasa Malaysia
Hmmm not really another brand that I can think of. :(
Serena
Do you like any other Southeast Asian Brands in general? I think the store had nasi goreng paste made by companies like Yeo’s, Maggi, Munik, Indofood, Bamboe…
If not, I will buy online. Thank you for the quick reply and for all that you do!
Tami
I like Bamboe. But it comes in a single packet. Not a jar, which I would like it very much liked.
christ
Is that an error or what the 3 tablespoons under the, “1 lb yellow egg noodles, rinsed with cold water and drained”?
Dan
I’m currently in the middle east and luckily the hotel has an incredible Indonesian restaurant serving Mie Goreng. I’ve been pestering the chef for the ingredients since I see him everyday around the hotel! If I get it, I might have to share it.