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    Updated: Feb 28, 2023 by Marc · 44 Comments

    Mie Goreng Java (Javanese Fried Noodles)

    Part of what I love about blogging is discovering incredibly talented bloggers from around the world. One of my favorite finds in 2010 was Indochine Kitchen, published by Jun, from her family’s kitchen in Indonesia. Her photos are both inspiring and hunger-inducing and her stories and recipes keep y
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    Part of what I love about blogging is discovering incredibly talented bloggers from around the world. One of my favorite finds in 2010 was Indochine Kitchen, published by Jun, from her family's kitchen in Indonesia. Her photos are both inspiring and hunger-inducing and her stories and recipes keep you coming back for more. What impresses me most about Jun is the level of detail she goes into explaining ingredients and their preparation for those that might not be familiar with them. When you're done reading this head over to her blog and follow Jun on Twitter

    This is my second guest post in my whole three years of food blogging. In the spirit of No Recipes, I am sharing a basic Javanese noodle stir-fry recipe that is the essence of most fried noodle recipes found. It can be tweaked as you wish and is very easy to make. Famously known as Mie Goreng Java, this noodle dish is versatile and can be served with many condiments such as sunny-side-up egg, chicken satay, fried chicken, freshly cut cucumber slices and tomatoes.

    Indonesian cooking can be divided into prep steps and cooking steps. The first prep step is the preparation of the main ingredients (be it noodles, seafood, rice, poultry). The second step is the grinding of spices (most commonly used is garlic, shallots, chilies, spices and seasonings). Cooking steps include the stir-frying of the spice paste and finally, the addition of the main ingredients. It is not that complicated, though it does taste slightly complicated and looks like a lot of work! Mie Goreng is not. I can assure you.

    First thing first, get some noodles. Dried egg noodles or fresh noodles.

    If dried noodles are used, boil the noodles half the time instructed on the package. The final cooking stage will be done later in the wok. If fresh noodles are used, rinse quickly in cold water and drain.

    Set the noodles aside for later use.

    Get some shrimp. Devein and skin

    Cut chicken breast into cubes. Some people like to deep-fry the whole breast until brown and crusty and then shred it up.

    Cut cabbage into thin shreds. This is a must in Javanese noodle stir fry.

    Chop spring onions and Chinese celery.

    Basic spice paste ingredients are garlic, toasted candlenuts and whole white pepper.

    Grind these in a mortar and pestle.

    Grind them as fine as possible.

    Heat cooking oil in a wok and stir-fry the paste over medium heat.

    Once the paste turns slightly browned, add chicken pieces and shrimp.

    Add chicken stock and lower heat. Let it boil and reduce by a third.

    Toss in cabbage.

    When the liquid has reduced more than a third, add the noodles. If you like noodles that are saucier, add the noodles sooner. Mix well.

    Add bean sprouts and work quickly to mix this up. If darker color noodles are preferred, add more sweet soy sauce now.

    Toss in chopped spring onions and celery. Remove from heat.

    Serve the Mie Goreng with other condiments, such as fried shallot flakes, fried eggs, satay or sambal belacan.

    More variation: for a spicier Mie Goreng, add a couple of teaspoons (or tablespoons) sambal oelek when frying spice paste. Or grind a couple of chilies together with the spices. Chicken and shrimp can be substituted with beef, lamb, fish, fish balls, prawn balls. For a vegetarian version, leave out all the meat and keep the vegetables.

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    Mie Goreng Java (Javanese Fried Noodles)

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    Ingredients 

    • 150 grams egg noodles dried (5.3 ounces or 250 grams fresh , 8.8 ounces)
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 2 candlenuts
    • ½ tablespoon white peppercorns
    • 100 grams boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into cubes)
    • 100 grams shrimp (shelled and deveined)
    • 50 grams cabbage (sliced thinly)
    • 100 grams bean sprouts
    • 3 scallions (chopped)
    • 1 rib Chinese celery (chopped, more to garnish)
    • 4 tablespoons Kecap Manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
    • ⅔ cup low sodium chicken stock

    Instructions

    • If using dried noodles, prepare noodles as direction but reduce the time called for by half. Grind garlic, candlenuts and pepper using mortar and pestle, or electric grinder, to smooth paste.
    • Heat cooking oil in a wok. Stir-fry spice paste till fragrant over medium heat for 30 seconds or less.
    • Toss in chicken and prawns. Cook quickly by stirring using a spatula. Add sweet soy sauce. Mix well.
    • Pour chicken stock in the wok. Toss in cabbage. Reduce heat slightly and let boil, about 2-3 minutes.
    • When the liquid slightly reduced, add the noodles. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook the noodles and sauce until desired consistency. For dry noodles, cook longer. For wet noodles, cook briefly.
    • Add bean sprouts and chopped greens. Mix well. Serve the Mie Goreng Java warm. Sprinkle some shallot flakes and chopped celery on top for garnish on individual plates.
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    1. Nora says

      August 17, 2012 at 7:46 am

      Hi, cant wait to try this recipe!!! Can i omit the candlenuts? And can you recommend the brand of Indonesian sweet soy sauce which you have used? Im living in Singapore, not sure if im able to find indonesian sweet soy sauce around here. Thank you!

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    2. Marc Matsumoto says

      August 17, 2012 at 2:26 pm

      Hi Nora, I picked up a bag of candlenuts and Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauce) the last time I was in Singapore so you should be able to find both ingredients there.

      Reply
    3. Mina says

      February 03, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      The best mie goreng recipe I have ever seen. Thank you.The point that the noodle must boil half of the time mentioned in package in very important. I am going to use this point the next time I make noodles.

      Reply
    4. chris says

      March 21, 2013 at 7:34 pm

      Do you cook the noodles before you put them in the pan or do you add them uncooked and dry? Thanks.

      Reply
    5. chris says

      March 21, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      Also, what is sweet Indonesian soy sauce? Thanks again.

      Reply
    6. Minami says

      June 28, 2013 at 4:33 am

      How many does this serve?

      Reply
    7. Marc Matsumoto says

      June 28, 2013 at 4:59 pm

      Judging by the amount of ingredients I'd say 3-4 people.

      Reply
    8. Umi Azizan says

      September 07, 2013 at 10:12 am

      Thank you for sharing

      Reply
    9. nk says

      October 28, 2013 at 1:55 pm

      we call it 'kecap manis', the popular brands are BANGO and ABC, as you can see in this picture: https://www2.ilmci.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kecap_manis-asin.jpg

      Reply
    10. Esther Moning says

      December 04, 2013 at 5:47 pm

      I have had a similar dish my dad called it bahmi goehring. Sound familiar. Any suggestions would be great. Would that be the same dish.. I'm. not sure of the type of noodles he used.

      Reply
    11. Esther Moning says

      December 04, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      I have had a similar dish my dad called it bahmi goehring. Sound familiar. Any suggestions would be great. Would that be the same dish.. I'm. not sure of the type of noodles he used.

      Reply
    12. Douwe Zwiers says

      December 19, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      Kecap manis indeed, in the netherlands it's written 'ketjap'. I'm making this dish tonight!

      Reply
    13. Ethnic Food says

      July 08, 2014 at 6:14 am

      Its appetizing and YUmmmm. I love to relish it this weekend.

      Reply
    14. Emma says

      October 03, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      maybe it's bihun goreng . and this dish using vermicelli .

      Reply
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