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Mie Goreng Jawa (Javanese Fried Noodles)

Name: Mie Goreng Jawa (Javanese Fried Noodles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese)
Ingredients: 500 g noodles fresh egg noodles (yellow); 50 g shallots (≈ 5 cloves); 15 g garlic (≈ 3 cloves); 12 g candlenuts (≈ 3 pieces, dry-roasted); 30 g red curly chilies (≈ 5 pieces); 2 g ground coriander (≈ 1 tsp); 2 pcs eggs; 200 g shredded chicken; 100 g Chinese mustard greens (sawi hijau) (rough chop); 100 g cabbage (thinly sliced); 1 pcs tomato (sliced); 2 stalks scallions; 60 ml sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) (≈ 4 tbsp); 15 ml oyster sauce (≈ 1 tbsp); 5 g salt (≈ 1 tsp); 1 g ground white pepper (≈ ¼ tsp); 45 ml cooking oil (≈ 3 tbsp)

Authentic Javanese-style fried noodles with sweet soy, vegetables, and chicken. A homestyle favorite, recipe from Sajian Sedap.

Servings

Total Time

20-25 minutes

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Use the Indonesian Spice Calculator — enter the amount of meat/chicken/chili you need and all spices auto-scale proportionally.

Ingredients

Main Ingredient

▸500 g noodles fresh egg noodles (yellow)

Spice Paste

▸50 g shallots (≈ 5 cloves)
▸15 g garlic (≈ 3 cloves)
▸12 g candlenuts (≈ 3 pieces, dry-roasted)
▸30 g red curly chilies (≈ 5 pieces)
▸2 g ground coriander (≈ 1 tsp)

Whole Spices & Aromatics

▸2 pcs eggs
▸200 g shredded chicken
▸100 g Chinese mustard greens (sawi hijau) (rough chop)
▸100 g cabbage (thinly sliced)
▸1 pcs tomato (sliced)
▸2 stalks scallions

Seasoning & Garnishes

▸60 ml sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) (≈ 4 tbsp)
▸15 ml oyster sauce (≈ 1 tbsp)
▸5 g salt (≈ 1 tsp)
▸1 g ground white pepper (≈ ¼ tsp)
▸45 ml cooking oil (≈ 3 tbsp)

Instructions

1
Boil egg noodles in salted water for 3-4 minutes until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, toss with a little oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2
Blend the spice paste (shallots, garlic, dry-roasted candlenuts, chilies, coriander). Slice the vegetables (mustard greens, cabbage, tomato, scallions).
3
Heat oil in a wok and sauté the spice paste until fragrant and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Add white parts of scallions.
4
Push paste to one side, pour beaten eggs on the empty side and scramble. Stir together with paste.
5
Add shredded chicken, stir-fry for 2 minutes until coated with paste.
6
Add cabbage and mustard greens, stir-fry 1 minute until just wilted (don't overcook).
7
Add the noodles, sweet soy, oyster sauce, salt, and pepper. Toss quickly on high heat for 2-3 minutes until evenly mixed.
8
Add tomato slices and green parts of scallions at the end. Serve hot with prawn crackers, pickles, and lime wedge.

Cooking Tips

●Boil noodles briefly (3-4 min), drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.
●Sauté the spice paste + scrambled egg first BEFORE adding chicken and vegetables — better flavor distribution.
●Add vegetables last so they stay crisp; don't overcook.
●Serve with: prawn crackers, pickles, sambal, and a wedge of lime.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to cook Mie Goreng Jawa (Javanese Fried Noodles)?▾

20-25 minutes total (PT15M prep + PT20M cook). For the most authentic result, don't rush — especially the slow reduction stages.

How many servings does this recipe yield?▾

4 servings from 500 g noodles of main ingredient. For larger gatherings, use the spice scaling calculator — all spices scale proportionally.

Where does this recipe come from? Is it authentic?▾

Base recipe sourced from Sajian Sedap, NCC. All references are publicly available and widely cited among Indonesian home cooks.

Can I substitute ingredients I can't find?▾

Core spices (chilies, shallots, herbs) define the flavor identity and shouldn't be substituted. Garnishes and add-ons can be adjusted. See cooking tips below for guidance.