Indonesian stir-fried noodles in a savory sweet sauce with protein, vegetables and aromatics! This quick and easy bami goreng is a delicious meal for the family in less than 30 minutes!
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What is Bami Goreng?
Bami Goreng features chewy thick egg noodles stir fried in a sweet savoury sauce with juicy chicken, mung bean sprouts, garlic chives, carrots, green onions and garlic. It's a delicious noodle dish from Indonesia and it's packed with aroma and flavor!
The Kecap Manis (sweet dark soy sauce) and Sambal Oelek makes recipe authentic. So I highly recommend sourcing these ingredients for this dish for best results. If you're not keen on spice or you have kids eating this, omit the sambal oelek or reduce the amount.
Bami goreng is a great meal that can use up leftover ingredients in the fridge. This Indonesian noodle stir fry is also super easy to make in one pan and who doesn't love that?
Ingredients & Substitutions
Please scroll down to below recipe card for exact measurements.
Note: Most Asian grocers will carry these ingredients. You may find some at your select grocery store or online, like on Amazon.
- Thick egg noodles: I'm using the pre-cooked kind but you can also use the dried kind and rehydrate them according to package directions. Or substitute with lo mein, miki noodles, udon noodles or any thick wheat flour noodles.
- Chicken thighs: or substitute with chicken breast, pork, beef, shrimp or tofu.
- Mung Bean Sprouts: or substitute with soy bean sprouts
- Garlic Chives: or substitute with green onions
- Green Onions
- Carrot
- Eggs
- Neutral oil: like avocado oil, sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil or canola oil. Avoid olive oil, coconut oil or any heavy scented oils.
Noodle Sauce
- Oyster Sauce: or substitute with vegetarian stir fry sauce
- Kecap Manis: aka dark sweet soy sauce. If you can't find this sweet soy sauce, substitute with the dark kind and add 1 teaspoon of sugar to it.
- Dark Soy Sauce: this is not the same as regular soy sauce as it's darker in color and thicker. However, if you can't find dark soy sauce, substitute with the regular kind or light soy sauce.
- Sambal Oelek
- Garlic
Expert Tips
- Prepare your ingredients before hand as the cooking process is fast!
- Do not overcook the chicken. Cook only until 75% as it'll be cooked again later.
- Only cook the veggies just until wilted. Once you see that they have softened, proceed with the remaining steps.
- Have your sauces ready to add to the noodles. This prevents overcooking of the noodles. I would even suggest to pre-combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl ahead of time.
- Don't overcook the noodles after they've mixed with the sauce!
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine noodle sauce ingredients and set aside.
- In a hot wok or large pan set over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Once oil is hot, add chicken slices. Cook chicken until it’s 75% cooked.
- Then toss in carrots, garlic chives, green onions and mung beans. Mix in with chicken and cook until veggies have wilted.
- Next push everything to the side of the pan, pour in beaten eggs. Mix everything together.
- Finally toss in pre-cooked egg noodles, followed by oyster sauce, kecap manis, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sambal oelek and garlic. Mix everything together until well combined and noodles are coated in that sauce.
- Remove off heat and serve hot with more sambal oelek, if desired for more spiciness.
Storage
- Leftovers will last up to 4 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat: microwave for 2-3 minutes until hot or reheat in a pan on medium heat.
- Freezer friendly? I wouldn't recommend freezing this dish as the vegetables will turn mushy.
Pairing Suggestions
This serves well with egg rolls, egg drop soup, or cooked vegetables like spicy garlic bok choy, choy sum, Malaysian Curry Chicken, Soy Garlic Tofu and more!
FAQ
Yes, feel free to use any vegetables that you enjoy but just avoid any high-water content veggies or it can distort the sauce.
This can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to enjoy, reheat it in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop on medium heat.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Quick Bami Goreng (Indonesian Noodles)
Ingredients
- 1 lb egg noodles fresh and thick kind
- 2 skinless boneless chicken thighs thinly sliced
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts
- ¾ cup garlic chives chopped into 1 inch long pieces
- 1 green onion chopped into 1 inch long pieces
- ½ cup carrot julienned
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Noodle Sauce
- 1 tablespoon kecap manis aka dark sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or sub with vegetarian stir fry sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce or sub with regular soy sauce
- 1-2 teaspoon sambal oelek omit or add less if you prefer no spice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine noodle sauce ingredients and set aside.
- In a hot wok or large pan set over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Once oil is hot, add chicken slices. Cook chicken until it’s 75% cooked.
- Then toss in carrots, garlic chives, green onions and mung beans. Mix in with chicken and cook until veggies have wilted.
- Next push everything to the side of the pan, pour in beaten eggs. Mix everything together.
- Finally toss in pre-cooked egg noodles, followed by noodle sauce. Mix everything together until well combined and noodles are coated in that sauce.
- Remove off heat and serve hot with more sambal oelek, if desired for more spiciness.
Anne
Fantastic recipe.
christieathome
Thanks so much for making it, Anne! Appreciate the kind review!
carport
Hi, which type/brand of noodles did u use in your video?
carport
or better put which brand/ product. Thanks in advance!
christieathome
Hi there, I used Asian thick egg noodles and unfortunately I don't have the brand on file but this can be found at most Asian markets in the refrigerated noodle section.
Heidi | The Frugal Girls
These rich and luxurious noodles mixed into your beautiful homemade sauce are the perfect way to start the week. YUM!!