Bihun Goreng

Name: Bihun Goreng
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles, soaked; 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 cups green cabbage, shredded; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 2 large eggs, beaten; 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Indonesian stir-fried rice vermicelli noodles with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and sweet soy sauce.

35 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice vermicelli noodles, soaked
1 lb boneless chicken thighs, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 shallots, thinly sliced
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, julienned
2 large eggs, beaten
3 tbsp sweet soy sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Soak 8 oz soaked rice vermicelli noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until pliable, then drain thoroughly.
2

Heat half of the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat and scramble 2 beaten large eggs until cooked, then set aside.
3

Heat the remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil in the wok, add 4 thinly sliced shallots and 4 minced garlic cloves, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
4

Add 1 lb sliced boneless chicken thighs and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5

Toss in 2 cups shredded green cabbage and 1 cup julienned carrots, stir-frying for 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
6

Add 8 oz soaked rice vermicelli noodles, cooked 2 beaten large eggs, 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce, and 2 tbsp soy sauce, stirring constantly until everything is heated through and coated.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Bihun Goreng reach?

For Bihun Goreng, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the soak in Bihun Goreng?

Step 1 reads: "Soak 8 oz soaked rice vermicelli noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until pliable, then drain thoroughly." Better not. The soak in step 1 hydrates the ingredient so it softens evenly in the time given; skipping it means a longer cook and a less even texture.

What can I use instead of kecap manis in Bihun Goreng?

The entry for Bihun Goreng calls for 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce. In its place: Simmer equal parts soy sauce and brown sugar or molasses for a minute, until syrupy.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Bihun Goreng?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Bihun Goreng uses 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, sliced.

Does Bihun Goreng contain soy?

Yes: 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce and 2 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Serve it with

Tumis Kangkung side
Asinan Bogor salad
Sambal Terasi sauce
Es Teler Mixed Fruit Coconut Cooler drink

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