Indonesian · beginner
Mie Goreng Jawa (Javanese Sweet Soy Noodles)
A classic Javanese street-food noodle dish featuring stir-fried egg noodles coated in rich sweet soy sauce, tossed with tender chicken, eggs, and crisp cabbage.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 15 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Mash or grind the shallots, garlic, and macadamia nuts into a coarse aromatic paste.
- 02
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 03
Add the spice paste and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- 04
Push the paste to one side, pour the beaten eggs into the empty space, and scramble until just set.
- 05
Add the chicken strips and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until completely cooked through.
- 06
Toss in the cooked noodles, shredded cabbage, and sweet soy sauce; stir continuously for 3 minutes over high heat until evenly glossy and piping hot.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Bumbu Stir-Frying
Frying ground aromatic spice pastes in hot oil to release essential oils before adding main proteins or noodles.
Notes from the kitchen
- Pre-cook noodles slightly firm as they will absorb sauce and soften further during stir-frying.
- Kecap manis burns easily due to high sugar content, so keep noodles moving once added.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Indonesian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
