Mee goreng facts for kids
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A plate of street food-style mee goreng.
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| Course | Main |
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| Region or state | Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore |
| Main ingredients | Noodles |
| Variations | Mee goreng mamak, mee sotong, maggi goreng |
Mee goreng, also called mi goreng, means 'fried noodles' in Malay-speaking countries. You can find this yummy dish in places like Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore.
One popular type is mee goreng mamak. It's often sold at 'Mamak stalls' run by Muslim Indian communities. This version is usually quite spicy!
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What is Mee Goreng?
There are many different kinds of mee goreng in Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore.
One type was created by Indian immigrants, often from the Tamil Muslim community. They mixed ideas from different cultures into their cooking. This special style of mee goreng is unique to this region. You won't find it in India!
How Mee Goreng is Made
There isn't just one way to make mee goreng. Each restaurant or stall uses its own methods and ingredients.
Usually, the noodles are stir-fried with vegetables, eggs, and other things like tofu or meat. For Indian-style mee goreng, common ingredients include spices, tomato sauce, potatoes, cabbage, and sweet soy sauce. A slice of lime, often a calamansi lime, is usually put on the side. It adds a fresh, tangy taste.
Mee Goreng in Malaysia
In Malaysia, Mamak-style mee goreng is made and sold at Mamak stalls all over the country. The word mamak comes from a Tamil word meaning 'maternal uncle'. In Malaysia and Singapore, it's a polite way to address shopkeepers.
Mee goreng mamak is a mix of different foods. It uses Chinese yellow noodles but adds seasonings and spices typical of Malay and Indian cooking.
Maggi goreng, or Maggi mee goreng, is a type of Mamak-style mee goreng. It uses Maggi brand instant noodles. These noodles are cooked in hot water first, then stir-fried instead of using fresh yellow noodles.
Mee Goreng in Singapore
In Singapore, mee goreng is often linked to Indian Muslim cooking. This style often uses ingredients like lamb or mutton.
A famous version was created by Chinese chefs in Punggol during the 1970s. This dish was made with seafood, bean sprouts, coriander, and a spicy sambal sauce. This special sauce had twelve different herbs and spices!
Mee Goreng in Sri Lanka
You can also find mee goreng in Sri Lankan cuisine. This is because of the history of Malay culture in Sri Lanka.
See also
In Spanish: Mee goreng para niños
