Savory Homemade Mie Ayam: Authentic Indonesian Chicken Noodle Bowl

Homemade Mie Ayam Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Mie Ayam:

  • 1/2 kg fresh noodles (serves approximately 7)
  • 1/4 chicken breast fillet

• For the Seasoning:

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  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 3 shallots
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (kecap asin)
  • 5 lettuce leaves
  • 10 bird’s eye chilies (for sambal)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Dice the chicken breast fillet into small cubes and rinse thoroughly. Squeeze lime juice over the chicken and let it marinate for about 5 minutes.

2. Prepare the Aromatics:

   • Peel and finely chop the garlic and shallots. Peel the ginger and slice it thinly. Grind these ingredients together into a paste using a mortar and pestle or a food processor.

3. Cook the Aromatics:

   • Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, shallots, and ginger paste. Sauté until fragrant and golden brown.

4. Cook the Chicken:

   • Add the marinated chicken breast fillet to the pan. Stir-fry until the chicken is well-cooked and slightly browned.

5. Season the Chicken:

   • Stir in the sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, ground nutmeg, ground coriander, a pinch of sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning.

6. Simmer the Sauce:

   • Pour in 1/2 cup of water and stir. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the sauce has slightly thickened and the flavors are well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

7. Prepare the Noodles:

   • In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Cook the fresh noodles for a short time, just until they are heated through and tender. Drain the noodles and set aside.

8. Assemble the Dish:

   • In a serving bowl, add a splash of soy sauce. Place the cooked noodles into the bowl. Top with the cooked chicken and sauce mixture.

9. Garnish:

   • Slice the lettuce leaves into thin strips and scatter them over the noodles. Serve with sambal on the side. To prepare the sambal, boil the bird’s eye chilies until softened, then roughly grind them into a coarse paste.

10. Serve:

    • Your homemade Mie Ayam is now ready to be enjoyed. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious, hearty flavors!

This traditional Indonesian noodle dish, Mie Ayam, is a flavorful and comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of aromatic spices, tender chicken, and fresh noodles creates a satisfying bowl of goodness that is sure to delight your taste buds. Enjoy!