Where “Mi Goreng” Comes From
“Mi goreng” (also written “mie goreng”) means “fried noodles” in Indonesian. The dish is popular across Indonesia, and instant packets of it have become a pantry staple in Australia.
It’s widely sold in Australian supermarkets and is popular with students.
“I lived on mi goreng at uni.”
How Aussies Actually Use It
You’ll hear it among students and in share houses.
In Real Life
Instant mi goreng is cheap, fast and filling, which makes it a student favourite. People jazz it up with fried eggs, spring onions, leftover chicken or a squeeze of lime. The packet includes a sachet of sweet soy sauce and spice. It’s a symbol of uni life, and many Australians recall late-night study snacks.
Quick Questions
What does mi goreng mean?
Fried noodles in Indonesian.
How do you make it better?
Add an egg, vegetables or leftover meat, and check the salt.
Say It Like an Aussie
Say it: MEE guh-RONG.
In conversation:
- Make us a mi goreng.
- Mi goreng with an egg on top is great.
- Students live on mi goreng.
Good to know: “Mi goreng” is the Indonesian name for fried noodles. Packets are cheap, but they can be high in salt, so many people add vegetables or an egg.
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