Mie Goreng Tek-Tek (Indonesian Street-Cart Sweet-Soy Wok Noodles with Greens & Egg) – Authentic Indonesia Recipe
Named after the "tek-tek" sound of the street vendor’s wok spatula: smoky sweet-soy noodles with greens.
- Country of Origin
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia (Southeast Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Springy yellow egg noodles, Bok choy and shredded cabbage, Crispy tofu and fried egg, Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), Candlenut/garlic paste
Ingredients for Mie Goreng Tek-Tek (Indonesian Street-Cart Sweet-Soy Wok Noodles with Greens & Egg) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) springy yellow egg noodles, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups bok choy and shredded cabbage, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crispy tofu and fried egg
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Indonesia seasoning (candlenut/garlic paste, white pepper, crispy shallots)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Cook or soften the noodles/pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain while reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
- Heat oil in a wide wok or deep skillet over high heat; flash-sauté garlic, kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), and candlenut/garlic paste, white pepper, crispy shallots for 30 seconds.
- Add springy yellow egg noodles and bok choy and shredded cabbage, stir-frying briskly for 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Toss in the noodles along with a splash of reserved liquid so the Indonesia sauce clings glossily to every strand.
- Finish with crispy tofu and fried egg and serve piping hot.