Mi goreng meaning "fried noodles"[2] is a noodle dish cooked in Indonesian style stir-fries. Fried noodles are also popular and popular in Malaysia and Singapore. Fried noodles are made of yellow noodles that are fried in a little cooking oil, and added with garlic, shallots, prawns and chicken or beef, sliced ​​meatballs, chilies, vegetables, tomatoes, chicken eggs, and pickles. This food is very popular and can be found everywhere in Indonesia, from street vendors (street vendors) to luxury restaurants. Fried noodles can also be found in mamak stalls in Malaysia and Singapore. The instant noodle version of mi goreng is also very popular, such as Indomie Mi Goreng.

This dish originates from Chow mein, Chinese noodles, and is believed to have been brought by Chinese immigrants to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Fried noodles are also similar to Yakisoba from Japan. However, fried noodles have been integrated into Indonesian culinary arts in such a way. For example, fried noodles use sweet soy sauce as an important ingredient. To adapt to Indonesian society, which is mostly Muslim, fried noodles usually do not use pork or lard. Usually fried noodles use shrimp, chicken, or beef.