Indonesian - Bami Goreng

Rick M
Rick M @RickM_PTC
PTC, GA.

Bami Goreng is a traditional Indonesia “noodle” dish that is prepared in one large pan (or wok) that has nice Asian flavors with some mild heat. Despite the long list of ingredients, it is very easy to prepare.
There are variations with added shrimp or using pork, vegetarian style, using egg (omelet), or instead of noodles, adding fried rice that is referred to as Nasi Goreng.

Indonesian - Bami Goreng

Bami Goreng is a traditional Indonesia “noodle” dish that is prepared in one large pan (or wok) that has nice Asian flavors with some mild heat. Despite the long list of ingredients, it is very easy to prepare.
There are variations with added shrimp or using pork, vegetarian style, using egg (omelet), or instead of noodles, adding fried rice that is referred to as Nasi Goreng.

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Ingredients

30 mins
2 servings
  1. Ketjap Sambal:
  2. 1 Tbs.oil
  3. 2 Tbs.finely chopped jalapeno (1 large)
  4. 2 Tsp.minced garlic
  5. 2 Tsp.grated fresh ginger
  6. 1/4 cuppacked light brown sugar
  7. 1/4 cupsoy sauce
  8. 2 Tsp.oyster sauce (optional)
  9. 1/2 Tsp.five-spice powder
  10. 1/4 cupwater
  11. Bami Goreng:
  12. 3-4 Tbs.sesame oil, divided
  13. 2 cupred bell pepper (2 med.), cut into strips
  14. 1 cupsweet onion, cut into strips
  15. 2 Tsp.minced garlic
  16. 2 Tsp.grated fresh ginger
  17. 12 ozchicken breast, sliced thin and into strips
  18. Dashflour
  19. Dashsalt and pepper
  20. 2 cupsNapa cabbage, sliced crosswise, thin
  21. 2 Tbs.oyster sauce (optional)
  22. 1 Tbs.Sriracha sauce
  23. 1/4 cupwater
  24. 12 ozAsian pasta noodle (or Italian Bucatini), “cooked”
  25. 1 Tbs.lime juice
  26. Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Cooking Instructions

30 mins
  1. 1

    For the "ketjap sambal":
    Heat the oil in a small pot over medium heat. Stir in the jalapeno and sauté until slightly softened (but not browned), 2 minutes. Add in the garlic and ginger and stir. Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, five-spice powder and 1/4 cup water.

  2. 2

    Bring mixture to a slight bubble, reduce heat slightly, and cook until the sauce reduces. It will eventually coat the back of a spoon in about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

  3. 3

    For the "bami goreng":
    Heat some oil in a wok (or large sauté pan) over high heat. Add the red bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat slightly and add the onion and cook until translucent. Remove from pan to a bowl.

  4. 4

    Add the lightly floured / seasoned chicken strips to the pan with added oil; cook until browned on “both” sides, 3-4 minutes total. Add in the sauté pepper and onion, the garlic and ginger, and stir.

  5. 5

    Add the cabbage, stir in the Sriracha sauce, and then deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the cabbage is wilted and very small, and water is evaporated.

  6. 6

    Add in the "cooked" pasta with a tablespoon of the starchy pasta water, along with half of the "ketjap sambal" and mix a few times.

  7. 7

    Transfer to a large bowl and drizzle with the remaining ketjap. Add lime juice, garnish with cilantro, and enjoy.

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