Delicious Maggi Goreng Simple Recipe That You Can Recreate At Home
Most Penangites will smile when you ask then what they secretly eat for a late supper – a Maggi Goreng Simple Recipe that you can recreate at home!
Everyone loves a plate of spicy Maggi Goreng (fried Maggi Mee) with a fried egg. It’s that go-to comfort food that you indulge in when you’re a student.
- You can have it when you just have no idea what to eat for the night.
- It’s football night and you’re too lazy to go out.
- Month-end and you’re broke.
You can have a soupy instant noodle but when it’s cooked Maggi Goreng style that’s when it becomes irresistible.
I know I find it irresistible when I go to a Mamak joint and I see others savoring a plate or two or more of that delectable Maggi Goreng.
For Malaysians, even though some tell us to eat fewer carbs at night and less salty and spicy, greasy food. We know all that.
What is Maggi Goreng?
A Maggi Goreng experience is like eating economy fried bi hun (vermicelli) at the morning market. You get a nice full feeling that is homey and comforting.
However, when the craving kicks in, here’s a list of late-night and all-night stalls you can head to for your fix.
Maggi Mee Soup looks insipid in comparison to Maggi Goreng. Photo-rom_uchuphan
Mohamad Raffee
This is where I go to when I used to pull all-nighters in my office in Pulau Tikus. The regulars (like me) know when the queues start and we like to go there before and after popular hours!
So if you want to see the queue photos, or pots brimming with curry, I have none to show.
We love the Nasi Kandar and the Ayam Goreng. Best served hot, juicy chicken thighs! The Maggi Goreng has a tomatoey flavor, moist and sticky, gooey eggy texture on the noodles.
I prefer noodles to be firmer and springy texture.
This is a local joint that regulars like me will hangout and annoyingly wrong order “Ais Limau Panas” because of lack of sleep.
Restoran Mohammed Raffee Nasi Kandar
No. 295, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opens 24 Hours Daily
Phone: 04-228 8466
Photo: aini.nasir
Restoran Yunus Khan (Jiao Sai) 鸟粪
When I first drop by the outlet I was surprised that it’s called Jiao Sai. In Chinese, it means “bird poop”.
I asked the shop operator, and he said the original stall was under a tree which explained the moniker “Jiao Sai” for Restoran Yunus Khan.
There are claims that this Maggi Goreng is ordinary. However, the zesty Maggi Goreng comes in 2 variants – Original and Tom Yum.
The Original is Goreng Maggi Kari (Curry Flavour).
Even though the appearance may be unappealing but the taste of Maggi Curry or Tom Yum Flavor with the diced fried chicken and the runny yolk is appealing.
Other Maggi Goreng stalls serve the entire piece of chicken aside from the noodles.
Restoran Yunus Khan (Jiao Sai) 鸟粪 (Behind Red Rock Hotel),
Abu Siti Lane, 10400 George Town, Penang
Business Hours: 5 PM-Midnight (Opens Daily) | Telephone: 011 – 1645 5440
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Abu Mamak
As a late-night supper, KSB Cahaya or more famously known as Abu Mamak is a favorite joint with Penangites.
It opens until 4 am in George Town.
The combination of Tom Yam Maggi Goreng with Fried Chicken and a cup of Iced Milo is the most popular order here.
You can get a Nasi Lemak Bungkus or two, Maggie Goreng, Roti Hong Kong and Roti Canai.
The food here is salty and can be very spicy for those who don’t take the heat well. Like me!
Restaurant KSB Cahaya (Abu Mamak) 90, Lorong Macalister, George Town, Penang
Business Hours: 8.00 pm – 4.00 am (Closed on Wednesdays)
Photo: foodiebm
Kedai Kopi Ali Dan Aleem
For a 24 hour joint, Kedai Kopi Ali Dan Aleem has a basic menu with a signature Nasi Lemak Goreng. Since we are going for Maggi Goreng, here’s a piece of advice: order the Maggi Tom Yum Goreng Special.
Kedai Kopi Ali Dan Aleem, 21, Jalan Lunas, Kampung Syed, 10250 George Town, Penang
Business Hours: 24 Hours (Closed on Sundays)
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Alamak
The Maggi Goreng here is everyone’s favorite with crispy Ayam Goreng (fried chicken) and sunny side up egg.
From Mamak stall, Alamak is now a trendy Mamak stall at Krystal Square, Bukit Gambir, Penang.
For those of us who enjoy their staple Maggi Goreng, Alamak has added the best Mamak food like Melted Cheese Burger, Chicken Chop Burger and Nasi Lemak for supper.
Alamak 175, Jalan Argyll, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Business Hours 6.30 pm to 2.30 am (Opens Daily)
Telephone: 018-231 8018
Alamak 215-1-1 Kristal Square, Jalan Bukit Gambir, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
Telephone: 018 – 9728018| 016 – 4411337
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Mamu Maggi Goreng (Car Park)
This Maggi Goreng is located within the Jalan Anson Car Park so it’s not one of the places you could spot as you drive by.
The curry-flavored noodles are very eggy and have a soggy texture.
If you’re not concerned with your cholesterol readings, go on ahead and added a sunny side up egg or two for a gooey runny Maggi Goreng experience.
Mamu Maggi Goreng Car Park, 20, Jalan Anson, 10400, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Business Hours: 8 AM- 5 PM (Opens Daily) | Opposite TNB Building
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Delicious Maggi Goreng Simple Recipe That You Can Recreate At Home
Now that you’ve had the list of Maggi Goreng Spots in Penang, we’re pretty sure your suppers will be well-taken care of. Time for a Maggi Goreng Special supper treat!
So if it rains, just whip out the MAGGI® Goreng Simple Recipe
Remember, you are the boss of your Maggi recipe. There are many varieties to choose from. For a nice flavorful spicy version, I like the delicious Asam Laksa recipe that’s easy to prepare, even easier to enjoy.
You can have a lux version with added prawns, squids or chicken. However, I believe that in the dead of night, the basic recipe cooked Mamak style is the best.
How Can I Recreate a Maggi Goreng Simple Recipe at Home?
Ingredients
1 tbsp. Cooking oil
½ nos Red onions, sliced
3 stalks Bird’s eye chillis, smashed with the back of your knife
Extra black pepper
2 packets MAGGI® 2-minute Noodles Asam Laksa, blanched & drained
2 packs MAGGI® 2-minute Noodles Asam Laksa seasonings
Garnish:
Sunnyside eggs
Preparation
- Cook noodles for 1 ½ minute.
- Drain then toss under running water till cool (to prevent noodles from getting mushy).
- Add a little oil so noodles don’t stick together.
- Stir fry red onions, and bird’s eye chillis.
- Add blanched MAGGI® noodles.
- Stir and add MAGGI® 2-minute Noodles Asam Laksa seasonings.
- Knockin an egg.
- Stir-fried Maggi Mee for 1 – 2 minutes and serve it hot.
Now you will be assured of this – Your nights will no longer be boring!
