Maggie Goreng
Maggie Goreng is a popular Malaysian dish made with instant noodles stir-fried with various ingredients. Here’s a basic recipe for Maggie Goreng:
Ingredients:
- 2 packs of instant noodles (commonly used brands in Malaysia are Maggi or Mamee)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce or sambal oelek (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Cook the instant noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sliced onions to the skillet and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the julienned carrots and sliced bell peppers to the skillet and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until cooked through, then mix them together with the vegetables.
Add the cooked instant noodles to the skillet along with the diced tomatoes, soy sauce, and chili sauce. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, then remove the skillet from the heat.
Serve the Maggie Goreng hot, garnished with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired.