Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Asian · Malaysian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~300 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by A PINCH OF SALT BY SARA on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Sauté Aromatics

    Heat cooking oil in a pan. Add sliced shallots and for until softened. Add mashed garlic and mashed spicy chilies, then continue to for another until fragrant.

  2. Cook Chili Paste and Tomatoes

    Add red chili paste to the pan and until the oil separates. Cover the pan, then uncover. Add chopped tomato and cook until the tomato softens slightly. Cover the pan again, then uncover. Pour in 1/3 cup of water and cook for .

  3. Prepare the Sauce

    Add chili sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and dark caramel (dark soy sauce). Mix well. Add seasoning powder, white pepper, and black pepper. Pour in another 1/3 cup of water and mix well. Let the sauce come to a boil.

  4. Add Eggs and Seafood

    Once the sauce is boiling, add the beaten eggs and gently mix them into the sauce. Add fish balls, fish cake, and prawns. Mix well and cook for . Cover the pan, then uncover, allowing the seafood to cook through and flavors to meld.

  5. Combine with Noodles and Greens

    Add bok choy stems to the pan and mix well. Then add the yellow noodles and bok choy leaves. Mix everything thoroughly on medium heat until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.

  6. Final Seasoning and Garnish

    Add salt to taste and sliced red chili (without seeds) for garnish and extra flavor. Mix well to combine all ingredients. Turn off the heat.

  7. Serve

    The Mee Goreng is now ready to be served and enjoyed.

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  • No Shallot?

    • 1 small onion + 1 small garlic clove
    • Sweet onion (1:1, milder)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Soy sauce?

    • Tamari (1:1) — Gluten-free option.
    • Coconut aminos (1:1, milder & sweeter)
    • Worcestershire sauce + a pinch of salt
  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
AllergensThis recipe contains shellfish and eggs and soy and gluten.
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