mamak fried noodles

Noodles & Pasta

Mamak fried noodles

Mamak stalls are found across Malaysia and each has its version of mee goreng (fried noodles). Make them at home with Jeremy Pang’s expert recipe.

1 potato, cut into 2cm cubes

6-8 raw peeled tiger prawns, deveined (optional)

2 medium free-range eggs, well beaten

100g deep-fried tofu pieces (see Know How), halved diagonally

2 garlic cloves, finely sliced

1 spring onion, roughly chopped

2 sweetheart cabbage leaves, chopped into chunks

Large handful beansprouts

200g fresh egg noodles or wonton noodles

Vegetable oil for frying

½ tsp curry powder

2 tsp sambal (see tips below for Jeremy’s sambal recipe) or ready-made chilli paste

½ tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1½ tbsp light soy sauce

1 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)

½ tbsp lime juice or Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp tomato ketchup

Handful salted roasted peanuts

Ready-made crispy fried onions

Finely sliced red chilli

Small handful coriander leaves

Lime wedges

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