How to make Mie Goreng | Indonesian Fried Noodle | Small budget, big flavor meal!

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.

In a food processor, combine shallots, garlics, small Thai chilies (seeded), large red chilies (seedless), and vegetable oil. Blend them until smooth.

Whisk the eggs and add salt and pepper. Cook and fold it. Set aside and slice them.

Stir fry the sliced chicken until cooked, then set aside.

In a wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Then add the ground spices and sauté them until fragrant.

Reduce the heat to low. Add the cabbage, soy sauce, chicken stock powder, and sweet soy sauce. Stir them well.

Boil the egg noodle for 4-5 minutes or until cooked. Then strain it well.

Add the noodle and sliced eggs to the pan, then stir them well.

Add the scallions and sesame oil.

Check the taste before removing the noodle from the stove.

Transfer the chicken noodle to a serving plate or bowl, and garnish with sliced scallions and red chili.

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