Mee Goreng Mamak | Fried Noodles | Malaysian Street Food Recipe

yellow noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: instant noodles

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while instant noodles are budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken breast is leaner, and tofu is a great plant-based protein.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato paste

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Tomato paste is lower in sugar, and homemade sauce can be cost-effective.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until fragrant.

Stir in chilli paste and cook for a minute.

Add fried tofu, fish cake, and diced tomato, cooking until heated through.

Add noodles to the skillet, tossing to combine.

Pour in oyster sauce, lite soy sauce, chilli sauce, and cooking caramel, stirring well.

Add water to help combine the ingredients.

Incorporate green chilli, mustard leaves, and bean sprouts, cooking for a few minutes.

Crack in eggs and scramble until cooked through.

Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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