Mie Goreng

Indonesia · Southeast Asia

Short description: This fried noodle dish is savory-sweet, quick-cooked, and common as street food or a casual meal.
Ingredients: Yellow wheat noodles, sweet soy sauce, garlic, shallot, egg, cabbage, chile, and sometimes chicken or shrimp.
Cultural note: Its flavor depends on high heat and sweet soy, which gives the noodles their dark sheen and caramel edge.
Common misconception: It is not a single restaurant recipe; toppings and proteins vary widely.

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