Mie Goreng
Mie Goreng is a popular Indonesian stir-fried noodle dish, characterized by its savory-sweet flavor profile and often incorporating ingredients like chicken, shrimp, tofu, vegetables, and a distinctive sweet soy sauce (kecap manis). It's a staple street food and home-cooked meal across Indonesia and is widely enjoyed throughout Southeast Asia.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a noodle-based dish, it is typically high in carbohydrates from the wheat noodles, with moderate protein from the added meat or tofu, and fat from the stir-frying oil. A standard serving provides a good source of energy and some B vitamins, with a rough calorie range of 400-600 per serving depending on portion size and ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 62 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
Per 1 typical serving (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Mie Goreng is a fantastic example of culinary adaptation, with its origins tracing back to Chinese fried noodles (chow mein) but having evolved into a distinctly Indonesian national dish with unique local spices and sweet soy sauce. Nutritionally, its balance of carbs, protein, and vegetables makes it a complete, one-pan meal, which is part of its enduring popularity as both a convenient street food and a comforting home dish.
