Malaysian
Maggi Goreng
The mamak-stall classic — stir-fried instant noodles with egg and a sweet-spicy kick, 10 min.
About this recipe
Maggi Goreng is a malaysian lunch for one that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot. It’s built around egg, and it takes around 10 min start to finish. We sized it for a solo cook and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 1 packet instant noodles
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp chilli sauce buy
- 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce buy
- a handful bean sprouts buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Boil noodles 2 min, drain firm. Keep one seasoning sachet.
~3 min
- 2
Fry garlic, scramble the egg, add bean sprouts.
~3 min
- 3
Toss in noodles, chilli sauce, kecap manis and the sachet; stir-fryStir-fry.Cook small pieces fast over high heat while constantly moving them.Glossary → 3 min.
~4 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Noodles
- whatever you have — rice, instant noodles, or even pasta in a pinch.
- Garlic
- garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push.
- Soy sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water.
Cook's notes
- Smash each clove with the flat of your knife first — the skin slips off and it minces in seconds. How to mince garlic →
- Deseed the chilli for less heat, and wash your hands (or wear a glove) before touching your eyes. How to prep chilli →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 10 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
Frequently asked
How long does Maggi Goreng take to make? +
Around 10 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 1. To cook for 2–4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, pot, frying pan / wok. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Noodles → whatever you have — rice, instant noodles, or even pasta in a pinch; Garlic → garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push; Soy sauce → tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Maggi Goreng ahead of time? +
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
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