The Recipe · No.992 · Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles)

Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles), and where to source it

Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles) — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles) Malaysian 5best2buy.com

The sauce needs both sweet ketchup-type chili and sour tamarind against the sambal heat. That sweet-sour-spicy three-way balance, fried onto fresh yellow noodles over ripping heat, is the mamak signature — miss the sour and it just tastes like sweet chili noodles.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook10 min
Makesserves 2
CuisineMalaysian
Cost$
VegetarianDairy-free
Contains  eggs · gluten · soy
Make it vegan: a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 2 servings
Fresh yellow noodles
Springy alkaline wheat noodles (Hokkien-style); rinse to loosen before frying.
1 lb
Local / market
Sambal or chili paste
The heat and depth; a good sambal oelek or chili boh.
3 tbsp
Local / market
Tamarind
The essential sour note; soak pulp and strain, or use concentrate.
1 tbsp
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Firm tofu
Fried golden and cubed for the classic bite.
6 oz
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Tomato
Wedges that soften into the sauce; some cooks add ketchup too.
1
Local / market
Sweet soy sauce
Kecap manis for the thick sweet gloss and color.
2 tbsp
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Bean sprouts
Tossed in at the end for crunch.
1 cup
Local / market
Eggs
Scrambled into the wok before the noodles.
2
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Make the sauceStir sambal, tamarind, sweet soy, and a little sugar and soy into a bowl.
  2. Fry the baseSizzle garlic, add fried tofu and tomato, then scramble in the eggs.
  3. Add noodlesToss in the yellow noodles and pour over the sauce.
  4. Stir-fry hardFry over high heat, tossing, until the noodles are coated and lightly charred.
  5. FinishFold in bean sprouts, cook briefly, and serve with lime and fried shallots.
The Toolkit

Wok · Wok spatula · Fine strainer

Straight Answers
Can you make Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles) in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles)? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles) ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles) gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).

Is Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles) vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has egg. Make it vegan: a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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