Indonesian Fried Noodles (Mie Goreng) by Chef Karen Chan & Charlie Carrington

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: instant noodles

Whole grain noodles provide more fiber, while instant noodles are more affordable.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is lower in fat, and canned tuna is budget-friendly.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: baked shallots

💰Cheaper: onion flakes

Baked shallots cut calories, while onion flakes are a cost-effective alternative.

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.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot until shimmering.

Add sliced shallots and deep fry until golden brown, then remove and set aside for garnish.

Add minced garlic to the oil and quickly add prawns, cooking until they are done.

Add noodles to the pot, stirring to combine with the prawns and garlic.

Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ABC sweet soy sauce; mix well to coat the noodles.

Add sugar and stir to combine, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly.

Fold in bean sprouts and cook briefly to keep them crunchy.

If desired, add an egg on top and mix in before serving.

Taste and adjust seasoning with chili sauce if desired.

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