Mee Goreng Mamak
HalalIndian Muslim-style fried yellow noodles tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet tomato-chili sauce with tofu, potato, egg, and a squeeze of lime.
Difficulty
medium
Prep Time
15 min
Ingredients
- yellow noodles
- tofu puffs
- potato
- egg
- tomato sauce
- chili sauce
- soy sauce
- mustard greens
- lime
Variations
- mee goreng mamak biasa
- mee goreng mamak double
- mee goreng mamak pataya
Did You Know
Mamak stalls are a uniquely Malaysian institution — open 24 hours, they serve as social hubs where Malaysians of all backgrounds gather, especially during football matches.
Nutrition Facts
1 plate (350g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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