Fried Noodles with Chicken
Serves 6-8
Thanks to the Chinese, noodles and stir frying have become a fixture of Indonesian cuisine. Many Chinese immigrants traveled to Indonesian, carrying with them the ingredients and traditions of their homeland. You can find fried noodles many places, and they may include only vegetables or the addition of chicken, shrimp, or pork. There’s not a particular type of noodle that you must use, but I prefer the long thin egg noodles typically sold in Asian markets. Be sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to be added since this dish cooks very quickly. It’s wonderful as leftovers too!
Ingredients
8 ounces thin Chinese noodles (such as Lo Mein)
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons canola oil or coconut oil
4 chicken thigh, boneless and skinless, cut into 1” pieces
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/8” strips
2 stalks celery, shaved with a vegetable peeler
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 ½ cups cabbage, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 large eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Preparation
Heat a 2-quart pan filled with water over high heat. Bring to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt and the noodles. Stir, and cook until tender, depending on instructions on noodle packet. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. Season chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and add to hot skillet. Cook chicken until done, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside. To the same skillet add the carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until just soft, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage, garlic and ginger and stir for 1 minute. Add noodles and chicken and stir in rice vinegar, kecap manis, and soy sauce. With a spoon, make a “well” in the center of the skillet and add the eggs and pepper. Let cook until just set, stirring for about 1 minute to scramble. Give one last stir to incorporate the eggs into the noodles and transfer to a bowl or platter. Top with green onions and serve.
View Recipe 
