In this Indomie Noodles Recipe, I'll show you how to upgrade a simple packet of instant noodles to a legit meal with just a few pantry staples! It's quick and easy and ready in 10 minutes!
Can't get enough of instant noodles? Try my Korean Cheese Ramen next!
๐ฅก About This Recipe
Today, I'm starting a series on my favorite budget meals. I'm starting with the cheapest one: Indomie noodles!
If you don't know what Indomie is, it's a brand of instant noodles from Indonesia. They're super popular all over the world, and they're my absolute FAVORITE.
Growing up, I ate these all the time (like, almost weekly), whether it was a quick lunch or late-night snack. They quickly became a staple for me, especially during my college days.
Eventually, I found ways to elevate them so they not only tasted better but also had a bit more nutrition.
๐ What are Indomie Noodles?
Indomie is a brand of instant noodles from Indonesia. It comes in many different flavors, including chicken, vegetables, and curry, just to name a few, but the absolute most popular is their mi goreng flavor.
In Indonesia, you'll see people enjoying it as a snack, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're even served at roadside food stalls, sometimes with hot coffee or iced tea!
๐ฒ How to upgrade it?
Over the years, I've discovered many ways to jazz up Indomie noodles and make them taste like legit meals. These are some of my favorite ways:
- Aromatics: Just a little bit of garlic, ginger, or scallions add a ton of depth to the noodles. Ginger and garlic should be sizzled in oil, but scallions can be tossed in at the end.
- Sauces: Pantry staples like sriracha, soy sauce, fish sauce, peanut butter, or sesame paste can be used to add heat and umami and make the sauce creamier!
- Vegetables: Vegetables like corn, peas, carrots, and celery add texture and freshness.
- Protein: Make it a more complete meal with rotisserie chicken, cooked shrimp, eggs, or tofu.
- Toppers: Finish with sesame seeds, furikake, green onions, or cilantro for extra flair and texture.
๐ง Ingredients
This is my favorite combination of ingredients to elevate Indomie!
- Indomie ramen: Use any flavor you want, but mi goreng is my top choice. It's got a sweet and salty taste that I can't get enough of.
- Oil: For frying the egg and vegetables.
- Egg: You can either fry it for crispy edges or soft boil it.
- Garlic: Use freshly minced for the best flavor.
- Vegetables: I'm using frozen peas and carrots today, but you can use others like corn, celery, or mushrooms.
- Green onion: If you don't like the onion flavor too strong, try to only use the green parts.
- Sriracha (optional): I LOVE adding a tablespoon of Sriracha for heat.
๐ช Instructions
STEP 1: Cook the Indomie noodles according to the package instructions. Reserve ยผ cup of the cooking water and drain the rest. Set the noodles aside.
STEP 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and fry an egg over medium-high heat until it's crispy on the bottom. Flip it over and cook the other side for 15 seconds. Remove the egg and set aside.
STEP 3: In the same pan, add the garlic and cook it for 15 seconds. Add vegetables and cook for another minute.
STEP 4: Add the cooked noodles, the seasoning packet, and the reserved broth. Stir to coat everything well.
STEP 5: Transfer the Indomie noodles to a bowl and top them with the fried egg, sriracha, and sliced green onions. Enjoy!
๐ Recipe
Upgraded Indomie Noodles Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package Indomie ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- โ cup vegetables (any combination like peas, corn, carrots, celery, mushrooms)
- sriracha (to taste)
- ยฝ green onion (sliced)
Instructions
- Cook the Indomie noodles according to the package instructions. Reserve ยผ cup of the cooking water and drain the rest. Set the noodles aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and fry an egg over medium-high heat until it's crispy on the bottom. Flip it over and cook the other side for 15 seconds. Remove the egg and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and cook it for 15 seconds. Add vegetables and cook for another minute.
- Add the cooked noodles, the seasoning packet, and the reserved broth. Stir to coat everything well.
- Transfer the Indomie noodles to a bowl and top them with the fried egg, sriracha, and sliced green onions. Enjoy!
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