Chicken Mami Recipe
Chicken Mami is a Popular chicken noodle soup dish that originated in the Philippines. It is typically made with egg noodles, chicken broth, and shredded chicken meat, and is often garnished with fried garlic, green onions, and boiled eggs. This mami pancit soup is known for its savory and comforting flavor and is popular comfort food for Filipinos. It’s enjoyed as a quick and satisfying meal, especially during cold or rainy weather.
Equipment
1 large pot
Ingredients
- ½ pound egg noodles
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ½ pound chicken meat
- 1 large carrot
- 2 cups cabbage
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Toppings (optional)
- ¼ cup green onions
- 4 large eggs boiled
- 1 tablespoon toasted crispy garlic
- 4 wedges lemon
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Boil about 4 cups of water with a pinch of salt. Drop the noodles and cook for 1-2 minutes. Drain the water and rinse the noodles with running cold water.
- In a large pot, combine the chicken, chicken broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Save the broth.
- Shred the chicken, the cabbage, and the carrots. Prepare the toppings such as chopped green onions, boiled eggs, and crispy garlic, and lemon (if using any).
- Divide the cooked noodles into 4 large bowls. To each bowl, add chicken meat, shredded cabbage, and carrot strips. Pour about a cup of hot broth into each bowl.
- Serve the soup hot, topped with cooked eggs, crispy toasted garlic, calamansi juice or lemon, and green onions, if desired.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- Use homemade chicken broth or a high-quality store-bought one to enhance the flavor of your soup. You can also add some herbs and spices such as bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper to add depth to the flavor.
- Cook the noodles separately and add them to the bowl before serving. This prevents the noodles from overcooking and too mushy.
- Use fresh ingredients such as carrots, cabbage, and green onions. It will make your soup taste fresher and more flavorful.
- To cook your chicken faster, cut them into smaller pieces.
- Add some chili oil for a little bit of a kick. This will make your chicken mami taste even more delicious.
- Serve this Filipino chicken soup hot and enjoy it with your favorite toppings and condiments such as soy sauce or fish sauce.
- Storage Tip: For leftovers, transfer the noodles, broth, and vegetables into separate containers. Store in the refrigerator and reheat when ready to consume.
- Reheating Tip: Transfer the broth to a small saucepan and reheat on medium heat until hot. Pour into a bowl and add the vegetables and toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servingsCalories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 31gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 330mgSodium: 2426mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3568IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 4mg
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