Mi Goreng Soup

Name: Mi Goreng Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 shallot, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp kecap manis; 2 tsp sambal oelek; 0.5 lb chicken breast, sliced; 2 packs ramen noodles; 2 heads bok choy, chopped; 2 eggs; 2 tbsp fried shallots

A comforting noodle soup inspired by Indonesian fried noodles, featuring a rich, sweet, and spicy broth topped with chicken and greens.

30 minEasyServes 2540 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 shallot, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp kecap manis
2 tsp sambal oelek
0.5 lb chicken breast, sliced
2 packs ramen noodles
2 heads bok choy, chopped
2 eggs
2 tbsp fried shallots

Instructions

1

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat, then sauté 2 sliced shallot and 2 minced garlic cloves until soft.
2

Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, 2 tbsp kecap manis, and 2 tsp sambal oelek, bringing liquid to a simmer.
3

Add 0.5 lb sliced chicken breast and simmer until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
4

Stir in 2 packs ramen noodles and 2 heads chopped bok choy, simmering for 3 minutes.
5

Ladle soup into bowls, top with cooked 2 eggs, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp fried shallots.

Questions

Can I make Mi Goreng Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 packs ramen noodles. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Mi Goreng Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Mi Goreng Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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