Instant Noodle Chicken Delight (Mie Ayam Made Easy)

Instant Noodle Chicken (Mie Ayam) Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of instant noodles (seasoning packet not used)
• 1 large garlic clove
• 3 small shallots
• 1/2 cm each of turmeric, ginger, galangal
• A pinch of cumin (optional)
• A pinch of coriander and black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 kaffir lime leaf
• 3 bird’s eye chilies (for sambal)
• Sweet soy sauce, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• A piece of chicken (optional, not used in this recipe)
• Fried shallots, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the Noodles and Chilies:

   • Boil the instant noodles together with the bird’s eye chilies. Be careful not to overcook the noodles; they should be slightly firm (al dente).

2. Prepare the Sambal:

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   • Once the noodles and chilies are cooked, drain them. Immediately mash the bird’s eye chilies in a bowl to create a sambal. Mix this sambal with the cooked noodles.

3. Make the Spiced Broth:

   • Using a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic, shallots, turmeric, ginger, galangal, cumin (if using), coriander, and black pepper into a fine paste.
   • In a small pan, sauté the spice paste with a little oil until fragrant.
   • Add 200 ml of water to the pan.
   • Add the bay leaf, kaffir lime leaf, sugar, salt, and sweet soy sauce to the pan. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
   • Optionally, add chopped green onions to the broth for added flavor.

4. Combine and Serve:

   • Pour the spiced broth over the bowl of noodles and sambal.
   • Garnish with fried shallots.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Instant Noodle Chicken (Mie Ayam)!

This simplified version of Mie Ayam is perfect for a quick, flavorful meal using instant noodles and a few additional ingredients to elevate the dish. The optional addition of chicken can make it heartier, but it’s delicious even without it. Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite!