Where does Mie goreng come from?

Mie goreng — country of origin: Indonesia.

What is Mie goreng made of?

Wheat noodles, shallot, garlic, kecap manis, egg, cabbage, chilli.

Which allergens does Mie goreng contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains soybeans and soybean products.

Mie goreng

Indonesian stir-fried wheat noodles with garlic, shallot, sweet soy sauce and egg, usually served with vegetables and a fried topping. Sold across Indonesia from street stalls to restaurants.

Also known as: Indonesian fried noodles · Mi goreng · Bami goreng

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Egg

Contains eggs and egg products

Soybeans

Contains soybeans and soybean products

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Mie goreng is an Indonesian dish of yellow wheat noodles stir-fried with shallot, garlic, sweet soy sauce and egg. It is one of the most common noodle dishes in Indonesia, sold from street carts and in homes and restaurants alike.

What it really is

The name means "fried noodles" in Indonesian. The base is yellow wheat noodles, often boiled briefly or soaked before frying. They are stir-fried in a little oil with shallot, garlic, chilli and sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), which gives the dish its dark colour and sweet, caramel flavour. Egg is scrambled into the wok or fried separately and folded through. Typical additions are cabbage, carrot, spring onion, and sometimes chicken, beef or prawns, with fried shallots or crackers on top.

Mie goreng is closely related to bakmi goreng, which is the Chinese-Indonesian style often made with more meat and seafood. Mie goreng is generally the simpler, vegetable-forward version. It differs from Malaysian mee goreng, which is usually spicier, and from Singaporean fried noodle dishes that use a curry-spiced sauce.

How it's served

Served hot on a plate, often with a fried egg on top or a side of prawn crackers (krupuk).
Commonly accompanied by sliced cucumber, tomato and fried shallots.
Eaten as a main meal or a quick snack, often with extra chilli sauce (sambal) on the side.
Sometimes sold in paper-wrapped takeaway portions from street stalls.

Name the noodle and the main protein, for example "Mie goreng with chicken and egg" or "Mie goreng seafood".
State that the dish contains EGGS and WHEAT, and SOY if soy sauce is used, which is standard.
Note the spice level and whether sambal or chilli is served on the side.
Specify vegetarian if no meat, fish or shrimp paste is used, as versions vary.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mie goreng?: Indonesian stir-fried wheat noodles with garlic, shallot, sweet soy sauce and egg, usually served with vegetables and a fried topping. Sold across Indonesia from street stalls to restaurants.
Where does Mie goreng come from?: Mie goreng — country of origin: Indonesia.
What is Mie goreng made of?: Wheat noodles, shallot, garlic, kecap manis, egg, cabbage, chilli.
Which allergens does Mie goreng contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains soybeans and soybean products.
What is Mie goreng also known as?: Indonesian fried noodles, Mi goreng, Bami goreng.