Mie Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Noodles)
Mie Ayam is a popular Indonesian street-food dish made with wheat noodles topped with savory soy-based chicken and served with a light broth.
Key components
- Noodles: Yellow egg noodles
- Chicken topping: Small diced chicken cooked in sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), garlic, and spices
- Greens: Usually bok choy or mustard greens
- Broth: Clear chicken soup on the side or poured in
- Extras: Fried shallots, scallions, chili sauce, sambal
Flavor
Savory, slightly sweet, garlicky, and comforting. The noodles are usually tossed in a seasoned oil before adding toppings, which gives them extra flavor.
Simple version (quick overview)
- Cook diced chicken with garlic, soy sauce, and a little sugar until glossy.
- Boil noodles and blanch greens.
- Toss noodles with a bit of oil, soy sauce, and pepper.
- Add chicken on top and serve with hot broth.
