Indomie Noodles Recipe (from scratch!)

If you like Indomie Noodles you must try this recipe!

Of all the instant noodles in all of the land, Indomie noodles reign supreme! Not only are they absolutely delightful, they can be easily transformed into a wholesome and delicious meal.

This Indomie noodles copycat recipe is pretty close to the real deal. It has the perfect blend of salty, sweet and umami notes making it irresistibly delicious. If you’re craving Indomie mi goreng noodles and want to make it at home, this recipe is perfect for you!

Indomie Noodles Recipe

This is an overview of all the ingredients and steps to make indomie noodles. Refer to the recipe card below for details

Ingredients

• Noodles: Instant ramen noodles. Egg noodles, udon noodles and spaghetti can also be used
• Shallots: Shallots or green onion whites can be used
• Garlic: Add more or less to your liking
• Green onion: Fresh green onions/scallions/spring onions for garnish
• Sauce: A mixture of light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce and water
• Oil: Neutral cooking oil like sunflower oil, peanut oil or canola oil
• Chicken stock/bouillon powder: This is an optional ingredient but it adds a ton of flavor

Tip: Serve indomie noodles with a side of protein (crispy fried eggs, sausages, tofu) and greens (blanched spinach, bok choy, scallions) for a delicious and wholesome meal!

How to Make Indomie Noodles

1. Prep the vegetables: Thinly slice shallots/green onions length wise and mince the garlic cloves.
2. Prep the sauce: Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
3. Cook the noodles: Cook 1 pack of instant ramen noodles 1 minute less than the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. Fry shallots: On low flame, fry shallots/green onion in 3 tbsp oil until golden and crisp. Take it off the pan when it turns a pale golden color or it will burn and taste bitter.
5. Make the sauce: Retain 1 tbsp oil from the pan used to fry the shallots/green onions. On low flame, sauté minced garlic until lightly golden. Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer for 30 seconds.
6. Stir fry the noodles: Add the cooked ramen noodles and mix quickly. Stir fry for just 30 seconds or the noodles will turn mushy.
7. Garnish: Add ramen noodles to a serving bowl, garnish with crispy fried onion and green onions.
8. Optional toppings: Add crispy fried eggs, fried sausages, spam along with a side of blanched spinach for a wholesome meal!

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Substitutes

Substitute ingredients might alter the taste of the dish but could still work well in a pinch.

No sweet chilli sauce?

1/2 tsp chilli sauce or sriracha + 1/2 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp chilli powder+1 tsp water+1/2 tsp sugar

No shallots?

1 small onion can used

No dark soy sauce?

Replace it with regular soy sauce. However, the colour of the noodles will be pale

No chicken stock/bouillon powder?

Replace it with vegetable bouillon powder or mushroom powder