Mie Ayam (Indonesian chicken noodles)
Springy noodles topped with sweet soy chicken, greens and crisp shallots, served with a little bowl of hot broth.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £4.53 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the sunflower oil in a wide pan over a medium high heat. Fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Add the chicken and fry for 6 minutes until it has lost its pink colour and is starting to catch at the edges.
6 min - 3
Pour in the kecap manis, soy sauce, white pepper and water. Simmer for 8 minutes until the chicken is glossy and the sauce is almost gone.
8 min - 4
Meanwhile, bring the stock to a simmer in a second pan and keep it hot. Cook the noodles in a large pan of boiling water following the pack, adding the pak choi for the last minute. Drain well.
- 5
Toss the hot noodles and pak choi with the sesame oil and divide between four bowls.
- 6
Pile the chicken on top and scatter over the spring onions, crispy onions and chilli. Serve each bowl with a small cup of hot stock to sip alongside.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.