Mie Goreng (Mee Goreng – Indonesian Noodles)

NOODLES - USE ONE (NOTE 1):

3 instant noodle cakes (I use this)

250g/8oz fresh egg noodles , thin to medium

150g / 5oz dried egg noodles , thin to medium

SAUCE:

2 tbsp kecap manis (or dark sweet soy sauce) (Note 2)

2 tsp light soy sauce (or normal soy, Note 3)

2 tsp dark soy sauce , or more light soy sauce (Note 3)

1 tbsp oyster sauce (Note 4)

2 tbsp ketchup (yes really!)

1 tsp sambal oelak, chilli paste or Sriracha (adjust spiciness to taste)

2 tsp sesame oil

STIR FRIED NOODLES:

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 eggs , lightly whisked

3 garlic cloves , finely chopped

120g/4oz chicken breast or thigh , sliced thinly into small bite size pieces

100g/3.5oz prawns/shrimp , raw, peeled and deveined (smaller are better)

2 cups cabbage , finely sliced (any green or white cabbage)

1 cup beansprouts

3 green onions , cut into 5cm/2" lengths (green and white part)