Spicy Fried Noodles With Indian Influence (mee Goreng Mamak)

Spicy Fried Noodles with Indian Influence (Mee Goreng Mamak) is a popular Malaysian street food dish that is packed with bold flavors and aromatic spices. This dish is a perfect combination of spicy, sweet, and savory, making it a favorite among noodle lovers.

Vegetarian Halal Main Course Malaysian Spicy Noodles Malaysian Cuisine Street Food
Spicy Fried Noodles With Indian Influence (mee Goreng Mamak)

Ingredients

  • 400g fresh yellow noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red chili, sliced
  • 1 green chili, sliced
  • 200g firm tofu, cut into cubes
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped spring onions for garnish
  • Sliced red chilies for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil the fresh yellow noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, and sliced red and green chilies. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the tofu cubes and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  4. Push the ingredients to one side of the wok, crack the eggs into the empty space, and scramble them until they are cooked.
  5. Add the boiled noodles to the wok, followed by soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, tomato ketchup, curry powder, chili powder, and salt. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until everything is well combined.
  6. Transfer the spicy fried noodles to serving plates and garnish with chopped spring onions and sliced red chilies.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
380 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
12g
Fat
15g
Fiber
5g

Supplies

Wok or large frying pan Cooking utensils Chopping board Knife Boiling pot Colander

Tools

Stove Strainer

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the spicy fried noodles with a side of acar (Malaysian pickled vegetables) and a refreshing iced tea.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the amount of chili powder according to your spice preference. You can also add other vegetables or protein of your choice to customize the dish.

Cost

$15