Indonesian•quick
Mie Nyemek: Instant Noodles with Reduced Broth
Mie nyemek, or Indomie with reduced broth, is a popular street food in Indonesia, especially in Central Java. It’s quick, easy, comforting, and a nice variant of the usual Indomie.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 packets of Indomie Mie Goreng
- 100g mustard leaves, chopped (or any leafy greens)
- 1 big red chilli, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 200 ml water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a wok or a pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red chilli slices, and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the instant noodle seasoning and oil. Saute for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the water and bring to a boil.
- 4
Add the raw instant noodles and cook until the noodles soften. If necessary, stir to quicken the process, or cover the pot. This should take about 4 minutes, slight longer than the usual because there’s less water.
- 5
Add the mustard leaves, and stir for about 1 minute to let it cook.
- 6
Serve.