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mie ayam

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

mie ayam, a dish from Indonesia
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Mie ayam, mi ayam, or bakmi ayam is a common Indonesian dish of seasoned yellow wheat noodles topped with diced chicken meat. It is derived from culinary techniques employed in Chinese cuisine.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsyellow wheat noodles, diced chicken, soy seasoning, scallions, broth
🔥Cooking methodboiled noodles topped with seasoned sautéed chicken
👅Flavour & stylesavory, mildly sweet, umami; influenced by East Asian techniques
🕒When it’s eateneveryday lunch or quick street-food meal

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Frequently asked questions

Where does mie ayam come from?
mie ayam is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is mie ayam?
Mie ayam, mi ayam, or bakmi ayam is a common Indonesian dish of seasoned yellow wheat noodles topped with diced chicken meat. It is derived from culinary techniques employed in Chinese cuisine.