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Mee Goreng Mamak (Mamak Fried Noodles)
Mee Goreng Mamak (Mamak Fried Noodles) reads umami 6.3, citrus 4.8 and salinity 4.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Malaysian main, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 6.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.3 · Citrus 4.8 · Salinity 4.5 · Sourness 4.3 · Allium 3.9 · Marine & Briny 3.7 · Heat 3.6 · Richness 3.4 · Sweetness 3.3 · Funk & Ferment 2.5 · Earthy 1.2 · Bitterness 1.0 · Fruity 0.9 · Nutty 0.8 · Warm Spice 0.8 · Herbaceous 0.7
What's in it (13)
- 12 oz yellow egg noodles
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled
- 6 oz squid, sliced
- 4 oz tofu, cubed
- 1 potato, boiled and diced
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili paste
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 limes, halved
- 2 tbsp fried shallots
Time & effort: about 20 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 129.5 kcal, 8.6 g protein, 2.1 g fat, 19.6 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Fry garlic and chili paste in oil until fragrant, add shrimp and squid and cook briefly.
- Toss in boiled potato, noodles, sauces, and egg, stir-frying over high heat until everything is coated and slightly charred.
- Finish with bean sprouts and a squeeze of lime.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Mee Rebus (Noodles in Sweet Potato Gravy) — Malaysian
- Sambal Terasi (Shrimp Paste Chili Sambal) — Indonesian
- Thai Sweet Chili Shrimp Skewers — Thai
- Tamarind-Glazed Salmon — Indian
- Banh Mi Meatball Bowls — Vietnamese
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.