Bami goreng has been one of the most popular Asian dishes in the Netherlands for years. The combination of fried noodles, crunchy vegetables, fragrant spices and a savory sauce makes for a meal that is quick to put on the table and that almost everyone enjoys. Although many people choose a ready-made meal or a takeaway version, bami goreng is surprisingly simple to make yourself. With the right vegetables and a good spice blend you can make a dish in half an hour that is at least as tasty as that from your favorite takeaway restaurant.

In this blog you will discover which vegetables are traditionally used in bami goreng, which spices give the characteristic flavor and how to easily make a delicious pan of bami yourself. Prefer nasi? Then also read our blog Nasi Goreng Recipe: How to Make It and Which Vegetables to Use, in which we explain how to prepare the perfect fried rice.

What is bami goreng actually?

The name bami goreng comes from Indonesian. "Bami" refers to noodles and "goreng"