Javanese Broth Noodles
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About this recipe
Bakmi godog is a Javanese noodle soup with chicken broth and a sautéed spice base.
Boil noodles separately so they do not swell in the bowl.
Fried shallots and scallion finish the aroma.
Prep & cook time
- Prep15 minutes
- Cook40 minutes
- Total40 minutes
- Servings4 servings
- LevelEasy
Tools you need
- Wok
- Pot
- Knife
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 300 g egg noodles
- 200 g shredded chicken
- 1 liter chicken broth
- 2 small bunches mustard greens
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
- Fried shallots, scallion
- Oil
Directions
- Boil noodles until just done; drain.
- Sauté aromatics with chicken, sweet soy, and pepper.
- Add broth, season with salt, and wilt the greens.
- Bowl the noodles, ladle broth and chicken, top with fried shallots.
Kitchen tips
- Do not overcook noodles.
- Homemade broth tastes better.
- Wontons are a nice add-on.
Serve with
- Pickles
- Sambal
- Crackers
How to store
Keeps 1–2 days refrigerated. Reheat before serving.
Common mistakes
- Leaving noodles soaking in broth until bloated.
- Bland broth.
- Overcooking the greens.