Street-Style Chicken Noodles with Garlic Oil and Savory Broth

Mie Ayam Ala Gerobak (Street-Style Chicken Noodles)

Ingredients:

• Noodles:

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  • 300 grams fresh or dried noodles (fresh noodles preferred)

• Chicken Topping:

  • 1 whole free-range chicken (or regular chicken)
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
  • A small piece of ginger, smashed
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Salt and sugar to taste
  • 100 ml water (for chicken sauce)

• Chicken Spice Paste:

  • 8 shallots
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 roasted candlenuts
  • A small piece of turmeric

• Chicken Oil:

  • 100 ml vegetable oil
  • Chicken skin and fat
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

• Broth:

  • Chicken bones, head, neck, and feet
  • 1.5 liters water
  • Salt and sugar to taste

• Garnishes:

  • Chinese mustard greens (sawi)
  • Meatballs (bakso)
  • Chopped green onions
  • Fried shallots

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken Topping:

   • Remove the chicken meat from the bones and skin, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
   • Briefly boil the chicken pieces to remove any impurities. Discard the water and drain the chicken.
   • Heat vegetable oil in a pan.
   • Sauté the spice paste with lemongrass, ginger, and bay leaves until fragrant.
   • Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they change color.
   • Season with sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and ground black pepper.
   • Pour in a little of the chicken broth and adjust the seasoning to taste. Continue cooking until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.

2. Prepare the Chicken Oil:

   • Heat a pan and add vegetable oil.
   • Add chicken skin and fat, cooking over low heat until the skin and fat are crispy and golden. Remove from the pan.
   • Add minced garlic to the pan and cook until golden and crispy. Set the garlic-infused oil aside for later use.

3. Prepare the Broth:

   • Boil chicken bones, head, neck, and feet in 1.5 liters of water.
   • Season with salt and sugar to taste.
   • Simmer over low heat until the broth is rich and flavorful, then strain the broth to remove the solids.

4. Assemble the Dish:

   • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and divide them into serving bowls.
   • Ladle the hot chicken broth over the noodles.
   • Top with the cooked chicken, Chinese mustard greens, meatballs, and garnish with chopped green onions and fried shallots.
   • Drizzle some of the garlic-infused chicken oil over the top for added flavor.

Enjoy your Mie Ayam Ala Gerobak, a savory and satisfying street-style chicken noodle dish that’s perfect for any occasion!