Bami goreng
Indonesian-style noodles
Although rice is the king of Indonesian foods, noodles are also widely appreciated. The Indonesian name for bami goreng is mie goreng. The name quickly gives an idea of the recipe, mie meaning “noodle” and goreng meaning “fried”. Bami goreng is the equivalent of the famous Balinese dish nasi goreng, with noodles instead of rice. The recipe for this dish is fairly simple and combines common ingredients. Yellow noodles are first fried with garlic, onion and shallots. They are then garnished with vegetables and spices. Cabbage, Chinese cabbage and tomato are the most commonly used vegetables. Others may be added depending on the season
Bami goreng is a popular dish in Indonesia. Like nasi goreng, it can be found in most restaurants and stalls.
Origins and variations of bami goreng
Bami goreng originated in China. It is said to be derived from the dish chow mein. Throughout history, it is said to have been spread by Chinese immigrants. Many of them settled in the Indonesian archipelago, Malaysia and Singapore. An equivalent of this traditional dish can also be found in Japan, under the name yakisoba. In Indonesia, gami goreng is the main course of the meal. It can be accompanied by a tasty sweet soy sauce. The name gami goreng distinguishes the different variants of the recipe. In the classic mie goreng, noodles are combined with chicken. In mie goreng sapi or kambing, they are served with beef, goat or mutton. The shrimp version is called mie goreng udang. To save time, bami goreng is also available in an instant version. Very popular in Indonesia, this dish differs from the original in that the noodles are boiled rather than fried.
Succulent at any time
A mainstay of the Indonesian diet, bami goreng is a single dish. However, it can also be accompanied by a typical local satay skewer and vegetable salad. Chinese chips add an airy, crunchy note to this complete dish. In some hotels, bami goreng is also served on the breakfast buffet. First thing in the morning, it awakens the taste buds of gourmets and satiates them for part of the day. If you want to discover Indonesian cuisine and get away from it all, bami goreng is an essential dish. It will delight you with its flavors.
