Mie Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles)

Ingredients

• Dried egg noodles 250 g
• Eggs, large 2 (100 g)
• Cabbage, shredded 150 g
• Bok choy or choy sum, chopped 150 g
• Carrot, julienned 1 medium (80 g)
• Shallots, sliced 3 (45 g)
• Garlic, chopped 4 cloves (16 g)
• Red chili, sliced 1 (10 g)
• Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) 3 tbsp (60 g)
• Soy sauce 1 tbsp
• Vegetable oil 3 tbsp
• Green onions, sliced 2 (30 g)
• Salt and white pepper 1/2 tsp each

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the noodles in plenty of water for 3-4 minutes until just tender, drain, rinse under cold water and toss with 1 tsp of the oil.

2. 2

   Heat the remaining oil in a wok over high heat and fry the shallots, garlic and chili for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Push them to the side, crack in the eggs and scramble until just set.

4. 4

   Add the carrot and cabbage and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the bok choy and stir-fry for 1 minute more.

5. 5

   Add the noodles, kecap manis, soy sauce, salt and white pepper and toss over high heat for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and lightly caramelized.

6. 6

   Stir in the green onions, taste for salt and serve hot.