Indomie Mi Goreng

"Indomie Mi Goreng" is a mee goreng, an instant noodles product line made under the Indomie brand by the Indofood company, the world's largest instant noodle manufacturer, located in Indonesia. Mee Goreng (Malaysian) or Mi Goreng, (Indonesian) in Indonesian and Malaysian, means "fried noodle". [cite news | first= Bill | last= Guerin | title= World's top noodle maker loses its bite | url= http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/EL23Ae04.html | publisher= Asia Times Online | date=2003-12-23 | accessdate=2007-08-22 ] It is distributed in Australia, Asia, Africa, the United States and many European countries.

Description

"Mi Goreng" is Indonesian for "fried noodle". Indomie's Mi Goreng is a soupless instant noodle that is similar to the traditional mi goreng found cooked by hawkers, in restaurants and homes in Indonesia.

Purchased separately in packs of five from the pasta and rice section of supermarkets, or in boxes of 30 (sometimes 40) from primarily Asia Pacific groceries and other related local supermarket chains, Mi Goreng is typically available in most parts of Asia and in countries which have strong Asian populations, e.g. Australia. It is also popular in Persian Gulf countries like Qatar, and is starting to develop a following and reputation in the United States.

Each packet of 'original' Mi Goreng weighs net 85g, and contains two flavour sachets, one with wet ingredients and one with dry ingredients. The first sachet is split into three segments and contains the liquid condiments: "kecap manis" (thick, sweet soy sauce - sold separately as Indofood Kecap Manis), chili sauce, and seasoning oil with Onion flakes. The second sachet is split into two segments: one contains a dry seasoning powder, whilst the other contains fried onion.

Varieties

Indomie's Mi Goreng comes in a plethora of different varieties, as follows:
*'Original' Mi Goreng
*Mi Goreng BBQ Chicken
*Mi Goreng Curry Chicken
*Mi Goreng Pedas (spicy)
*Mi Goreng Rasa Baso Sapi (beef meatball flavor)
*Mi Goreng Rendang
*Mi Goreng Satay
*Mi Goreng Kriuuk (Indomie Goreng Kriuuk ...8x, 3 variants; chicken, onion & spicy)
*Mi Goreng Special Chicken
*Mi Goreng Chicken
*Mi Goreng Onion Chicken
*Mi Goreng Soto Mie
*'Super Mi' Premium Mi Goreng Szechuan (see Szechuan cuisine)In select vicinities, Mi Goreng is also available in jumbo (120g) packs.

Ingredients of Indomie 'Original' Mi Goreng

Noodles

Wheat flour (62%), refined palm oil (contains antioxidant 319), tapioca starch, salt, mineral salts (501, 500), vegetable gum (412), colour (101).

easoning powder

Salt, sugar, flavour enhancers (621, 631, 627), garlic powder, onion powder, yeast extract, flavours, pepper, anti caking agent (551).

easoning oil

Refined palm oil (contains antioxidant 319), onion, tocopherol.

weet soy sauce

Sugar, water, salt, wheat, soy bean, spices, sesame oil.

Chilli sauce

Chilli, water, sugar, salt, tapioca starch, food acids (260, 330), flavour enhancers (621, 631, 627), garlic flavour, preservatives (211, 223).

Fried onion

Small pieces of onion that have been fried until brown and crunchy.

erving suggestions

Although Mi Goreng can be a snack on its own, additional condiments can be added to round out the meal.

The packet's picture suggests a fried egg, cooked prawns and peas as serving suggestions.

Protein

A fried egg is the most common addition due to its availability in most kitchens. Shredded Chinese roasted duck or "char siu" (barbecued pork) also make mouth-wateringly tasty additions. Tofu and Chicken are also common.

Vegetable

For a healthier option, julienned carrots and babies can be added. These are best added just prior to draining the noodles to allow them to cook slightly, while avoiding overcooking.

Other vegetables such as cabbage and "taugeh" (germinated Mung bean sprouts) can be added. Sliced shallots are also commonly added as a garnish.

atay

The addition of a tablespoon of peanut butter, preferably crunchy, to the noodles after they have been mixed with the contents of the seasoning sachets gives a Satay Peanut Sauce flavouring to a normal packet of Satay Mi Goreng Noodles.

Vegetables can be added while boiling the noodles.

Peri-Peri

Two teaspoons of Nando's Extra-Hot Peri-Peri sauce is added into the sauce mix (along with the standard chilli sachet), prior to adding the cooked noodles.

Cup of Milk

Add 250ml milk to a cup and proceed to drink in tandem whilst eating mie goreng so that the hot chilli flavours are neutralised.

Dietary information

Indomie Mi Goreng is certified Halal (حلال, halāl, halaal).

Though not explicitly stated on the packet, the seasoning powder contains traces of chicken stock (listed ambiguously as 'flavouring'), hence making the product unsuitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Indomie Mi Goreng contains phenylalanine, so individuals suffering from phenylketonuria should avoid the seasoning. Indomie Mi Goreng also contains Monosodium glutamate.

Availability

*Afghanistan - Upper class shopping centers like A-one Supermarket and Kabul City Center.
*Australia - Most local grocery stores, supermarkets (such as Coles and Woolworths) and specialty Asian stores.
*Brunei - All local grocery stores.
*Canada - Most local grocery stores.
*Taiwan - Carrefour, Wellcome and some Indonesian stores in big city.
*Europe - Most local grocery stores.
**The Netherlands - Large supermarkets and Asian specialty grocery stores.
**United Kingdom - International supermarkets, Chinatown in the Soho area of the City of Westminster, and some hypermarkets with "International Supermarket" sections, Wing Yip and other specialist Asian or Chinese grocery importers.
*Indonesia - Most local grocery stores, small canteens (warung), and supermarkets.
*Malaysia - Most local grocery stores and supermarkets.
*Middle East - Most local grocery stores and supermarkets.
**Qatar - Q-Mart and Carrefour.
*New Zealand - Supermarkets in major centres and smaller Asian grocers.
*Nigeria - Most local grocery stores and supermarkets.
*United States - Asian specialty grocery stores.
*Hong Kong - Most local grocery stores.
*Singapore - Many grocery stores
*Thailand - Many hypermarkets such as Tesco Lotus
*Ethiopia - YSO as Agents and distributed in Major supermarkets and Kiosk shops.

ee also

* Mee goreng
* Koka noodles
* Maggi noodles
* Mr. Noodles
* Pot Noodle
* Ramen
* Sapporo Ichiban
* Shin Cup
* Shin ramyun
* Super Noodles
* Wai-Wai (food)

References

External links

* [http://www.indofood.co.id Indofood - Mi Goreng Manufacturer]
* [http://www.veryasia.com/infriednood.html Mi goreng Fried Noodles]
* [http://www.holyshitake.com/archives/2004/01/mi_goreng.html Mi Goreng] - Weblog post by fan (with comments)