Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles)

Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Level of difficulty: 2.5/5

Ingredients

a) 500g fresh yellow noodles
b) 250g sliced beef/chicken/prawn
c) 2 red onion, sliced
d) 3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
e) 1 ripe tomato, diced
f) 4 tablespoons chilli paste
g) 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
h) 2 tablespoons chilli sauce
i) 1 tablespoon soya sauce
j) Adequate chye sim, cut
k) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
l) 1/2 cup water

Garnishings:
m) Fried shallots
n) 1 stalk spring onion and coriander, sliced
o) 1 red chilli, sliced

Place the noodles in a colander and rinse under running water. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in wok and fry onion and garlic till browned. Add in chilli paste and fry till fragrant. Add water and add in meat. Cook till tender before adding in chilli, tomato and soya sauces. Add in chye sim and then noodles. Stir till all the sauce coats the noodle. Serve on a large dish and sprinkle garnishings on top. Suitable to be eaten with omelette or sunny-side-up.