Add the sambal, brown sugar, five-spice, tomato paste, and trassi. Stir for a minute until it smells nice.
1 teaspoon sambal oelek, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, ¼ teaspoon trassi
Add the ground beef and cook until it’s brown and crumbly.
1 pound ground beef
Now add the kecap Manis, kecap Asin, and sesame oil. Let everything simmer so the flavors mix well.
4 tablespoons Kecap Manis, 2 tablespoons kecap asin, 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Add the vegetables and stir-fry for about 5 minutes. You can cook them longer or shorter depending on how crunchy you like them.
1 pound stir-fry vegetables
Add the cooked macaroni to the pan and mix well. Make sure everything is hot.
In a separate pan, heat the rest of the oil and fry the eggs the way you like them.
4 eggs
Scoop the macaroni into bowls or onto plates, top each with a fried egg, and sprinkle with fried onions.
NOTES
1. Can I use another type of pasta? Yes! Penne or fusilli also work well.2. Is trassi a must? Trassi gives a nice deep flavor, but if you don’t have it, you can skip it or add a little fish sauce instead.3. Tips and Variations
Want it spicier? Add more sambal or a pinch of chili flakes.
Try it with ground chicken or cubes of ham instead of beef for a change.
4. Storage Leftovers?
Refrigerator: You can keep them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Freezer: Let the dish cool down first, then freeze it in a container.
Reheating: Heat in a pan over medium heat while stirring.