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Mee Goreng

Name: Mee Goreng
Cuisine: Singaporean
Ingredients: 200g yellow egg noodles; 100g shrimp; 100g firm tofu; 50g bean sprouts; 3 cloves garlic; 2 pieces red chili; 2 tbsp tomato ketchup; 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis); 1 large egg; 1 piece lime wedge; 2 stalks spring onions

Mee Goreng is a flavorful stir-fried noodle dish popular in Singapore, characterized by its spicy, sweet, and savory taste profile. It reflects the multicultural influences of Singaporean cuisine, combining Indian, Malay, and Chinese elements into a beloved street food staple.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Indian Muslim Singaporean70%

Chinese30%

Ingredients

yellow egg noodles
200g
shrimp
100g
firm tofu
100g
bean sprouts
50g
garlic
3 cloves
red chili
2 pieces
tomato ketchup
2 tbsp
sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
1 tbsp
egg
1 large
lime wedge
1 piece
spring onions
2 stalks

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Mee Goreng originated from the Indian Muslim community in Singapore, who adapted Chinese egg noodles with South Asian spices and ingredients, creating a unique fusion dish enjoyed across ethnic groups.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Indian Muslim Singaporean70%

ingredients+techniques

Chinese30%

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Techniques

stir-frying boiling scrambling

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