Mee goreng mamak
Spicy, sweet and smoky fried yellow noodles with prawns, egg, tomato and tofu, like the late night mamak stalls.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.99 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cover the noodles with boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of oil so they do not stick.
2 min - 2
Heat the remaining oil in a large wok over a high heat. Fry the garlic and onion for 2 minutes.
2 min - 3
Add the prawns and tofu and stir-fry for 3 minutes until the prawns turn pink.
3 min - 4
Push everything to the side, crack in the eggs and scramble for 1 minute, then mix through.
- 5
Add the noodles, tomatoes, chilli sauce, ketchup and both soy sauces. Toss for 3 minutes until glossy and hot.
3 min - 6
Add the pak choi and beansprouts and toss for 1 minute more. Serve with lime and fresh chilli.
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