Mie Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles)

Mie Goreng is a dish commonly enjoyed in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore and once you have tried it you will see why!  It is delicious.

Ingredients:
800 grams (about 1 and a half pounds) of cubed chicken breast
6 tbsps of oyster sauce
6 tbsps of tomato sauce
4 tsps of sweet chilli sauce
6 cloves of garlic, crushed and finely diced
Half a teaspoon of salt
4 eggs
2 tbsps of milk
4 spring onions, finely chopped
2 cups of mung bean sprouts
Half a cabbage, finely sliced
1 tbsp of oil plus extra if required
4 cups of cooked, drained and cooled egg noodles

Method:
Combine the oyster sauce, tomato sauce, sweet chilli sauce, garlic and salt in a bowl.  Add the diced chicken and mix through, then set aside to marinade for at least 15 minutes.

Mix the eggs and the milk with a fork. 

Heat the oil in the wok or pan and make an omelette with  the egg mixture.  Remove and set aside.  Slice when cold.

Add the chicken to the wok in small batches and stir fry until the meat is sealed - about 4 to 5 minutes. 

Once all the meat is stir fried return it all to the pan with any remaining marinade, then add the cabbage and spring onions.    Combine well and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the noodles and stir until they are covered in sauce and hot, then add the mung beans and sliced omelette. 

Mix through and cook for a few more minutes until the sprouts and egg is warmed.

Substitutes:
For the chicken - beef, pork, tofu etc or a combination.

For the vegetables - celery, mushrooms, corn, broccoli, cauliflower or any combination you like. 

Add more sweet chilli sauce if you like plenty of spice.