Vegetarian Mie Gacoan

Transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Indonesia with this vibrant and flavor-packed Vegetarian Mie Gacoan. A vegetarian twist on the popular noodle dish, this recipe features springy egg noodles tossed with golden tofu cubes, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a tantalizing blend of sweet soy sauce, sambal oelek, and aromatic garlic. Quick and easy to prepare, it takes just 40 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for weeknight dinners. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh green onions, optional crispy fried shallots, and a zing of lime, this dish delivers the ideal balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Whether you're catering to plant-based eaters or simply looking for a lighter take on the classic, this Vegetarian Mie Gacoan is sure to impress! Keywords: Vegetarian Mie Gacoan, Indonesian noodles, plant-based dinner, quick vegetarian recipes, spicy noodle dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Dried egg noodles
• 200 g Firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 medium Carrots, julienned
• 100 g Cabbage, shredded
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sambal oelek
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Lime, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons Fried shallots (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the dried egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Cut the firm tofu into bite-sized cubes. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet or wok, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the carrots, cabbage, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Return the cooked tofu to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles to the vegetable mixture.

Step 6

Pour in the sweet soy sauce, light soy sauce, sambal oelek, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together to combine well and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top.

Step 8

Serve the vegetarian Mie Gacoan with a wedge of lime on the side. Sprinkle with fried shallots if using for extra crunch.

Step 9

Mix well before eating and enjoy the blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1133.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2268.9

Total Fat 59.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 328mg	0%
Sodium 5154.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 358.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.5g	0%
Total Sugars 49.9g
Protein 87.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 588.6mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 2324.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.0%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 61.8%