Mee Goreng Recipe

Name: Mee Goreng
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp groundnut oil; 1/2 onion, peeled and diced; 220g firm tofu (tau kwa), cut into 0.5cm thick strips; 100g french beans, trimmed and cut in half on an angle; 100g choi sum (or pak choi), leaves and stems, cut into large chunks; 300g fresh egg noodles; 11/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp sambal olek (or other savoury chilli paste), plus extra to serve; 2 tsp thick soy sauce; 2 tsp light soy sauce; 50g bean sprouts; 1 handful shredded iceberg lettuce; 1 tbsp crispy fried shallots (available from oriental grocers; alternatively, use dry onion flakes); Lemon wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tbsp groundnut oil
1/2 onion, peeled and diced
220g firm tofu (tau kwa), cut into 0.5cm thick strips
100g french beans, trimmed and cut in half on an angle
100g choi sum (or pak choi), leaves and stems, cut into large chunks
300g fresh egg noodles
11/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp sambal olek (or other savoury chilli paste), plus extra to serve
2 tsp thick soy sauce
2 tsp light soy sauce
50g bean sprouts
1 handful shredded iceberg lettuce
1 tbsp crispy fried shallots (available from oriental grocers; alternatively, use dry onion flakes)
Lemon wedges, to serve

1
Put a wok or large pan over high heat. Once hot, add the oil, then the onion and cook to soften it for a minute. Add the tofu and french beans, and cook to give the tofu a bit of colour - two to three minutes. Stir gently as you cook, so as not to break the tofu.
2
Add the choi sum and, when it wilts, the noodles. Spread them in the wok using tongs or chopsticks - you want them to get a lot of heat, almost to fry. Mix gently, cooking the noodles for about two minutes. Now add the spices, sambal olek, soy sauce, bean sprouts and a tablespoon of cold water, and toss carefully. Cook for about a minute, or until the noodles are semi-soft.
3
When ready to serve, transfer the noodles into bowls and top with shredded lettuce and crispy shallots. On the side, serve lemon wedges and a small bowl of extra sambal.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp groundnut oil, 1/2 onion, peeled and diced, 220g firm tofu (tau kwa), cut into 0.5cm thick strips, 100g french beans, trimmed and cut in half on an angle, and more.

Yes, Mee Goreng falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mee Goreng

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