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    Home » Recipes » 30-min. Meals

    Bihun Goreng Fried Vermicelli

    Modified: Oct 30, 2024 · Published: Oct 20, 2023 by Christie Lai · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    Chewy rice vermicelli noodles stir-fried with leafy greens, tender chicken, eggs and aromatics in a light savory sauce. This quick and easy Bihun Goreng is ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients. A tasty meal that beats takeout!

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    Bihun Goreng (or "Beehoon Goreng") is a popular noodle dish from Indonesia that features chewy rice noodles fried with baby bok choy, chicken, egg, crunchy bean sprouts, garlic in a sweet and savory sauce.

    I love these Asian noodles because they come together in little time in one pan. Making it a great busy weeknight meal for yourself or the whole family!

    The taste of the chewy noodles with the savory sauce, meat and vegetables are a sure way to satisfy your tastebuds because it's sweet and salty.

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    The key ingredient to this dish is the sweet soy sauce (aka "kecap manis") which is a South-East Asian ingredient. But if you don't have this kind of soy sauce available to you, substitute with dark soy sauce and some sugar.

    When I visited Malaysia, I would see these stir-fried noodles sold or being cooked in a fiery hot wok by street vendors. This dish makes me miss Asia a lot!

    Ingredients & Substitutes

    Please scroll down to below recipe card for exact measurements. 

    • Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs: or substitute with chicken breast
    • Rice Vermicelli: these very thin white dried noodles sold at the Asian grocery store. Or substitute with dried glass noodles, mung bean noodles or cellophane noodles prepared to package directions.
    • Large Eggs
    • Bean Sprouts: either mung bean or soy bean sprouts will work.
    • Baby Bok Choy: or substitute with chopped regular bok choy, baby gai-lan, yu choy sum or even napa cabbage.
    • Green Onions
    • Garlic
    • Neutral oil: like avocado oil, sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil or canola oil with a high smoke point. Avoid olive oil that has a low smoke point.

    Chicken Marinade

    • Cornstarch: or substitute with potato starch.
    • Regular soy sauce: or substitute with low sodium soy sauce or light soy sauce. If you’re gluten-free, substitute with tamari sauce, coconut aminos or a gluten-free soy sauce of your choice. 
    • Baking Soda: to tenderize the chicken, don't worry you won't taste it because we're using a very small amount.
    • Neutral oil: like avocado oil, sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil or canola oil with a high smoke point. Avoid olive oil that has a low smoke point.
    • White Granulated Sugar

    Noodle Sauce

    • Sweet Soy Sauce (aka Kecap Manis): or replace with dark soy sauce mixed with 2 teaspoon of white granulated sugar to sweeten it.
    • Regular Soy Sauce
    • Sesame Oil: for a nutty flavor. If you're allergic to sesame, please omit.
    • Cold Water
    • White Granulated Sugar

    Note: Most Asian grocers will carry these ingredients. You may find some at your select grocery store or online, like on Amazon.  

    Expert Tips

    • Rinse the beansprouts a few times with cold running water to remove their natural odor.
    • Don't over soak the rice vermicelli noodles or they will become soggy.
    • Rinse the soaked noodles with cold running water to remove excess starch and to stop the noodles from becoming soggy.
    • Make sure to shake out as much excess water in the noodles after being rinsed.
    • Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes for a tender texture and don't skip the baking soda or cornstarch in the marinade.
    • Prepare the other ingredients in advance because the cooking process is fast.
    • Don't over cook the noodles. Once they're tossed with the sauce and other ingredients, remove the pan off heat.
    • If the noodles are too long to toss, cut them with clean kitchen scissors.

    Instructions

    Below are step-by-step instructions on how to make bihun goreng:

    Slice chicken thighs or chicken breast against the grain into ¼-inch thick pieces. Transfer chicken slices to a large bowl and add marinade ingredients as listed above. Marinate for 15 minutes.
    1. Slice chicken thighs or chicken breast against the grain into ¼-inch thick pieces. Transfer chicken slices to a large bowl and add marinade ingredients as listed above. Marinate for 15 minutes.
      In a large bowl, soak vermicelli rice noodles in hot boiling water for 1-2 minutes max until noodles are loosened, limp and slightly softened.
      1. In a large bowl, soak vermicelli rice noodles in hot boiling water for 1-2 minutes max until noodles are loosened, limp and slightly softened.
      Strain the noodles and rinse under cold water to remove excess water. Shake out any excess liquids and set aside.
      1. Strain the noodles and rinse under cold water to remove excess water. Shake out any excess liquids and set aside.
      In a small bowl, combine noodle sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.
      1. In a small bowl, combine noodle sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.
      Heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Fry marinated chicken until 75% cooked. Then toss in garlic and green onions and fry for 20 seconds or until fragrant.
      1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Fry marinated chicken until 75% cooked. Then toss in garlic and green onions and fry for 20 seconds or until fragrant.
      Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble with the other ingredients.
      1. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble with the other ingredients.
      Next toss in bok choy and bean sprouts. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes.
      1. Next toss in bok choy and bean sprouts. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes.
      Toss in the noodles with the noodle sauce with other ingredients. Use a pair of clean kitchen scissors to cut them if they are too long to mix. Remove off heat and enjoy!
      1. Toss in the noodles with the noodle sauce with other ingredients. Use a pair of clean kitchen scissors to cut them if they are too long to mix. Remove off heat and enjoy!

      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 don't recommend freezing bihun goreng as the rice noodles will turn hard even after reheating.

      Pairing Suggestions

      Bihun Goreng serves well with:

      • starters like Curry Puffs
      • cooked vegetables like bok choy, spicy garlic bok choy, choy sum, gai lan, garlic green beans or stir fried snow pea leaves
      • protein dishes like Curry Chicken or Curry Chicken Wings
      • Curry Fried Fish or Curry Tofu
      • noodle dishes like Bami Goreng, or Mee Goreng
      • rice dishes like Nasi Goreng
      • condiments like Sambal Oelek

      FAQ

      Can I make this in advance?

      Bihun goreng can be made up to 4 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, microwave or in a pan on the stovetop on medium heat.

      How to prevent soggy rice vermicelli noodles?

      For starters, never boil the noodles and only blanch them just until loosened and slightly softened in hot boiling water. Make sure to strain them and rinse them off with cold running water to stop the blanching process. Also don't over cook them in the pan.

      Other recipes you may like

      • Singapore Curry Vermicelli Noodles
      • Pad Woon Sen
      • Hoisin Beef Noodle Stir-Fry
      • Chinese Scallion Oil Noodles
      • Kl Hokkien Mee
      • Malaysian Char Kway Teow

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      Quick & Easy Bihun Goreng

      Christie Lai
      Chewy rice vermicelli noodles stir-fried with leafy greens, tender chicken, eggs and aromatics in a light savory sauce. This quick and easy Bihun Goreng is ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients. A tasty meal that beats takeout!
      5 from 13 votes
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      Prep Time 15 minutes mins
      Cook Time 15 minutes mins
      Total Time 30 minutes mins
      Course Main Course
      Cuisine Asian, Indonesian
      Servings 4
      Calories per serving 458 kcal

      Ingredients
       
       

      • 8.8 oz rice vermicelli dried kind
      • ½ lb chicken thighs or chicken breast
      • 2 cups bean sprouts rinsed and strained
      • 1.5 cups baby bok choy ends trimmed, rinsed & strained (or chopped napa cabbage, yu choy sum or baby gai-lan)
      • 2 large eggs beaten
      • 2 green onion finely chopped
      • 3 garlic cloves minced
      • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil

      Chicken Marinade

      • ¾ tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch
      • 2 teaspoon regular soy sauce
      • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
      • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
      • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar

      Noodle Sauce

      • 2 tablespoon sweet soy sauce or dark soy sauce with 2 teaspoon sugar mixed in
      • 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
      • ½ tablespoon white granulated sugar
      • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
      • ¼ cup water cold

      Instructions
       

      • Slice chicken thighs or chicken breast against the grain into ¼-inch thick pieces. Transfer chicken slices to a large bowl and add marinade ingredients as listed above. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
      • In a large bowl, soak vermicelli rice noodles in hot boiling water for 1-2 minutes max until noodles are loosened, limp and slightly softened.
      • Strain the noodles and rinse under cold water to remove excess water. Shake out any excess liquids and set aside.
      • In a small bowl, combine noodle sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.
      • Heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Fry marinated chicken until 75% cooked. Then toss in garlic and green onions and fry for 20 seconds or until fragrant.
      • Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble with the other ingredients.
      • Next toss in bok choy and bean sprouts. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes.
      • Toss in the noodles with the noodle sauce with other ingredients. Use a pair of clean kitchen scissors to cut them if they are too long to mix. Remove off heat and enjoy!
      Enjoyed my recipe?Please leave a 5 star review (be kind)! Tag me on social media @christieathome as I'd love to see your creations!

      Suggested Equipment & Products

      • Steel Colander
      • Large Non-Stick Pan
      • Measuring Set
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      • Cutting Board
      • Santoku Knife
      Nutrition
      Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 995mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4255IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 3mg

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      1. AH

        March 16, 2025 at 2:18 pm

        5 stars
        Delicious !! my American boys also agreed ! They liked it - I added chicken, shrimps and bakso( beef meatball).
        Thank you for sharing the recipe..

        Reply
        • Christie Lai

          March 20, 2025 at 6:29 pm

          So glad to hear this! Thanks so much for making my recipe and I appreciate the positive feedback!

          Reply
      2. AH

        March 16, 2025 at 2:17 pm

        5 stars
        Delicious !! my American boys also agreed ! They liked it - I added chicken, shrimps and bakso( beef meatball).
        Thank you for sharing and really delicious!

        Reply
      3. Joyce Drissen Waite-Gibson/ IndoGirl

        August 12, 2023 at 6:55 pm

        5 stars
        This is my most favorite dish and I am Indonesian. I do add carrots, cabbage & onion but OMG this is my go to recipe and I absolutely love it. Thank you!

        Reply
        • christieathome

          August 12, 2023 at 8:19 pm

          Thanks so much for making my recipe, Joyce! I am so glad you enjoy my recipe and those extra veggies sounds like a great way to add more fiber to this dish. Have a lovely weekend! 🙂

          Reply
      4. Chandran Arianayagam

        August 08, 2023 at 4:58 am

        5 stars
        Thank you - you made it so easy and it tasted very good

        Reply
        • christieathome

          August 08, 2023 at 3:32 pm

          I am so happy to read this, Chandran! Thanks very much for making my recipe!

          Reply
      5. Rita

        November 02, 2022 at 8:34 pm

        5 stars
        Very tasty! My picky kids enjoyed it also. I'm Indonesian and this recipe got two thumbs up from me!

        Reply
        • christieathome

          November 02, 2022 at 8:48 pm

          So happy to read this Rita! Thank you for making my recipes and glad the kids also enjoyed it!

          Reply
      6. Karthik

        April 27, 2022 at 3:55 am

        5 stars
        Hi there,
        I am your biggest fan of your cooking especially your Chinese Lemon Chicken.

        Reply
        • christieathome

          April 27, 2022 at 1:44 pm

          Thank you so much Karthik! I truly appreciate the kind comment and support. I hope you continue to enjoy my recipes 🙂 Have a great day!

          Reply
      7. M C Loo

        October 04, 2021 at 11:59 am

        5 stars
        Excellent !

        Reply
        • christieathome

          October 06, 2021 at 2:07 pm

          Thank you so much!

          Reply
      8. Hock Li

        June 20, 2021 at 12:01 am

        5 stars
        Nice recipe.. my family eat the whole lot after I use this recipe.
        Thank you

        Reply
        • christieathome

          June 21, 2021 at 6:25 pm

          Thank you for making my recipe! Glad to hear this!

          Reply
      9. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

        January 11, 2021 at 4:02 pm

        5 stars
        Quick and easy, and packed with both flavor and protein. This really is the perfect easy dinner recipe!

        Reply
      10. Never Ending Journeys

        December 21, 2020 at 5:54 pm

        5 stars
        What an incredibly delicious stir fry idea! Looks yummy, especially with the eggs!

        Reply

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