Mie Goreng, Indonesia Style Fried Noodles

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: instant noodles

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while instant noodles are often more affordable.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: crispy onions

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Crispy onions provide crunch without frying, while onion powder is cost-effective.

sweet soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while regular soy sauce is widely available.

Boil 500 ml of water in a large pot and cook 100 gr dried yellow egg noodles until al dente, about 3-4 minutes.

Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking; set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced 2 pcs garlic and sliced 3 pcs shallots; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in julienned 100 gr carrot and shredded 100 gr cabbage; cook until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to combine with vegetables.

Pour in 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce, and optional 3-4 pcs chillies; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until evenly coated.

Add 70 gr prawns and 70 gr braised chicken; stir-fry until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Toss in 1 tbsp fried shallots; cook for an additional minute.

Remove from heat and serve.

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