Surinamese Bami Goreng
A flavorful Indonesian-inspired fried noodle dish, popular in Suriname, featuring stir-fried noodles with vegetables, meat, and a savory, slightly sweet sauce.
🧂 Ingredients
- 300 g Egg noodles
- 200 g Chicken breast(cut into small pieces)
- 100 g Shrimp(peeled and deveined (optional))
- 150 g Cabbage(shredded)
- 100 g Carrots(julienned)
- 1 medium Onion(thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 4 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil(for stir-frying)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 stalks Spring onions(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Toss with a little sesame oil.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken pieces until cooked through. Remove from wok and set aside.
- 3
Add another 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the wok. Add shrimp (if using) and stir-fry until pink and cooked. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the wok. Add sliced onion and minced garlic, stir-fry until fragrant.
- 5
Add shredded cabbage and julienned carrots. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 6
Return the cooked chicken and shrimp to the wok. Add the cooked noodles.
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, kecap manis, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the noodles and ingredients in the wok.
- 8
Toss everything together well, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using day-old noodles can prevent them from becoming mushy.
- ✓Ensure your wok or skillet is hot before adding ingredients for proper stir-frying.
- ✓Adjust the amount of kecap manis to control the sweetness.
- ✓Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, snow peas, or bok choy.
🔄 Variations
- Use beef or pork instead of chicken.
- Add a fried egg on top of each serving.
- For a spicier version, add some chili flakes or sambal oelek to the sauce.